Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Punjab Congress Leader Defends Pro-Channi Slogans Amid Rift
Amrinder Singh Raja Warring is a leader in the Punjab Congress party.
Some of his supporters shouted slogans praising Charanjit Singh Channi at a party event in Patiala.
Warring said it was fine for them to do that and that he himself has also shouted similar slogans.
This happened while the party is dealing with disagreements among its members.
The incident shows that the party is not united and could face problems in the upcoming elections.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring defended pro-Charanjit Singh Channi slogans.
Supporters raised the slogans at a party event in Patiala and Baranla.
The incident occurred in the presence of Congress Punjab general secretary Bhupesh Baghel.
Warring said he has also raised similar slogans, implying no issue with the act.
The event highlights an internal rift within Punjab Congress ahead of next year's Assembly elections.
- Who
- Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Bhupesh Baghel, supporters
- What
- Raised pro-Charanjit Singh Channi slogans; Warring defended the slogans
- When
- Saturday (event) and Sunday (statement)
- Where
- Patiala and Baranla, Punjab
- Why
- Internal rift within Punjab Congress ahead of next year's Assembly elections
- Party
- Punjab Congress
- Leader
- Amrinder Singh Raja Warring
- Event
- Pro-Charanjit Singh Channi slogans raised
- Locations
- Patiala, Baranla
- Date of statement
- Sunday
- Date of event
- Saturday