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Sachin Pilot: Congress won’t project CM in Punjab polls, Rahul Gandhi to lead campaign
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 10:40 PM
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Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot said the party will not nominate a chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Punjab assembly elections and that Rahul Gandhi will be the face of the campaign.
Senior Congress figure Sachin Pilot told reporters that the party has decided not to put forward a chief ministerial candidate for the forthcoming Punjab legislative assembly election. He added that the Congress will instead rely on a broader campaign strategy, with Rahul Gandhi positioned as the prominent face of the party's outreach in the state.
Pilot's remarks come as the Congress seeks to rebuild its foothold in Punjab after a series of setbacks in recent elections. By avoiding a single CM contender, the party aims to present a collective leadership image and focus on issues that resonate with voters across the region.
Analysts note that Rahul Gandhi's involvement could help consolidate the party's base, but the lack of a clear chief ministerial figure may also raise questions about leadership depth ahead of the polls.
Pilot's remarks come as the Congress seeks to rebuild its foothold in Punjab after a series of setbacks in recent elections. By avoiding a single CM contender, the party aims to present a collective leadership image and focus on issues that resonate with voters across the region.
Analysts note that Rahul Gandhi's involvement could help consolidate the party's base, but the lack of a clear chief ministerial figure may also raise questions about leadership depth ahead of the polls.