While all state elections generate interest, this polling season will be unique for more reasons than just being a so-called semi-final before the 2024 general elections. We explore why.
Troubled within over the Punjab Chief Minister issue, the Congress today made an effort to project a picture of unity as Rahul Gandhi arrived in Ludhiana in a car driven by former state unit chief Sunil Jakhar.
Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu this morning said everyone "will abide" by party leader Rahul Gandhi's decision on the Congress's Chief Minister candidate for Punjab Assembly Elections. Mr Gandhi is expected to announce the candidate today.
Charanjit Singh Channi will be Congress Chief Ministerial candidate for Punjab, Rahul Gandhi announced today in another effort to broker peace in its state unit, days ahead of the state elections in which the party is seeking a second term in power.