Congress Strategises for 2027 Punjab Elections

After its losses in the Haryana and Delhi Assembly elections, the Punjab Congress organised a key strategy session in Delhi to plan for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.

- TARUNI GANDHI

With the party's new in-charge, former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, at the helm, senior Congress leaders participated in a five-hour discussion, aiming to overhaul the party's strategy for the upcoming electoral contest.

The meeting was attended by representatives from various wings, including youth, students, and women's representatives.

Following the deliberations, Baghel claimed that the Congress was now united and poised to reach the public directly.

He reasserted that the party would be actively on the ground and by the side of the people in their struggles.

Responding to rumours that several AAP leaders were in contact with Congress, Baghel said there was panic in AAP, with its leaders running around for political options.

"AAP's ship is sinking, and I don't know when it will completely submerge," he said.

Baghel also spoke against allegations of political vendetta, saying there were raids conducted by government organisations whenever he ventured out.

Citing earlier Enforcement Directorate (ED) and CBI operations, Baghel claimed to be unconcerned about such exercises.

He countered news reports suggesting that he had prepared an internal assessment report for the Congress high command, with more strategy sessions in March and April to assign duties to various leaders.

The strategy session was a rare event where top Congress leaders, usually at loggerheads with one another, gathered under the same roof.