Former Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring has publicly reaffirmed his loyalty to the party and its leadership, despite recent organisational shifts within the state unit. Following his resignation as the Punjab Congress chief on October 1, the Ludhiana MP stated that while he may face political challenges—even potentially being denied a ticket for upcoming elections by AICC in-charge Sachin Pilot—he remains a dedicated "soldier" of Rahul Gandhi.
Warring, who spoke during a ceremony at the Congress Bhavan on Sunday, acknowledged the existence of internal dissent during his tenure. He noted that many party members had opposed his leadership and suggested that this opposition might persist. However, he emphasized that he holds no personal grudges against any colleagues and expressed his full support for his successor, Pargat Singh, who was appointed as the new state unit chief earlier in October following weeks of internal unrest.
The leadership change was initiated by the Congress high command as part of a strategy ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The appointment of the 61-year-old former hockey captain, Pargat Singh, was confirmed shortly after Warring’s departure. Prior to the formal handover, Warring hosted a gathering of supporters and several party leaders at a private residence near the Congress headquarters in Sector 10, an event interpreted by observers as a show of strength.
Despite his exit from the top post, Warring insisted that his primary focus remains on strengthening the party's position to form the next government in Punjab. Addressing attendees, including Sachin Pilot, Warring maintained that his commitment to the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi is unwavering, regardless of his future standing within the organizational hierarchy or potential ticket allocation decisions.
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