Channi skips Baghel meeting as divisions surface within Punjab Congress

Former Punjab chief minister and Member of Parliament Charanjit Singh Channi skipped a meeting convened by Punjab Congress in-charge Bhupesh Baghel, as internal differences within the state unit continued to surface following the party's recent organisational restructuring.

According to party sources, Channi met with his supporters, including Members of Parliament, MLAs and former legislators, before leaving for New Delhi, where he is expected to meet with the Congress high command. Sources said Channi currently has the backing of MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, six MLAs and newly appointed working president Sangat Singh Gilzian.

Meanwhile, Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has publicly received support from MP Dr. Amar Singh, according to party sources.

The Congress high command has deputed Baghel to Punjab for a five-day visit aimed at engaging with party leaders and addressing internal differences. Baghel is holding meetings in Chandigarh with leaders from different groups as the party seeks to resolve organisational issues.