Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Pargat Singh Calls for Issue-Based Politics in Punjab
Pargat Singh is the new leader of the Congress party in Punjab.
He says politicians should talk more about solving problems and less about insulting one another.
He called the 1984 anti-Sikh riots a mistake and said people should learn from the past.
He wants Punjab to improve policing and make changes to farming and education.
He says schools should teach skills that employers need.
Singh also says drugs are a serious problem with social as well as administrative causes.
He believes sports can help young people find direction.
He says Punjab should remain the main focus of his party.
Punjab Congress chief Pargat Singh said he wants political debate to focus on governance and public issues rather than personal attacks.
He called the 1984 anti-Sikh riots a mistake and said Punjab should learn from history while moving forward.
Singh identified policing as an immediate concern and agriculture diversification and education as areas needing long-term reforms.
He said education should better match industry needs after hearing complaints from employers about skills and from young people about jobs.
Singh described the drug crisis as both administrative and social, and said sports could give young people discipline and direction.
- Who
- Pargat Singh, newly appointed Punjab Congress chief
- What
- He outlined his priorities for Punjab and the Congress party, including issue-based politics and reforms.
- When
- In an interview ahead of the 2027 Punjab assembly election
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- He said Punjab needs restored public confidence, stronger governance and long-term planning.
- Interview
- Exclusive interview with NDTV
- Election
- Punjab assembly election scheduled for 2027
- Historical issue
- Singh described the 1984 anti-Sikh riots as a mistake
- Immediate priority
- Corrective measures in policing
- Long-term priorities
- Agriculture diversification and education
- Education concern
- Singh said industry needs and young people's available skills do not match
- Drug crisis
- Singh described it as both an administrative and social problem