Punjab Congress Faces Internal Debate Over Caste Representation Ahead of 2027 Elections

A dispute over caste representation has emerged within the Punjab Congress following remarks by former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi about insufficient Dalit representation in party leadership, dominated by Jat Sikhs. Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring defended the party's secular stance and support for Channi. The Congress high command has called a meeting of Punjab CWC members on January 23 to address internal tensions and review the party's position ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Channi denied allegations of casteist intent, attributing misrepresentation to vested interests.