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Punjab Congress leaders meet over internal rift; Channi faction demands state chief's removal
Punjab Congress leaders met with party in-charge Bhupesh Baghel to resolve an internal dispute. The Channi faction has demanded the removal of state president Amrinder Singh Raja Waring. A meeting between Baghel and former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi was initially postponed but later took place. Sources indicate that around 92 rebel leaders participated in a show of strength. Analysts discussed the ongoing tension and conflict within the Punjab Congress.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 5 · Right 2 n = 7
- Centre (5): Amar Ujala, Hindustan (Hindi), Jansatta, Navbharat Times, Patrika
- Right (2): Aaj Tak, Punjab Kesari