The Channi Asserts Leadership moment unfolded on Wednesday as Punjab’s former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi hosted a large gathering of Congress heavyweights. The Channi Asserts Leadership display came during the akhand path bhog ceremony held for his late son’s birthday, but the event quickly turned political in tone.
Top state leaders, including PCC chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, CLP leader Partap Singh Bajwa, MP Sukhjinder Randhawa, former CM Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, and several MLAs, reached the venue together. Their presence strengthened the perception that Channi’s influence inside the faction-ridden Congress continues to grow, especially as talk of an organisational reshuffle intensifies.
Channi said he felt encouraged to see leaders joining him on a personal request. He added that unity will shape Punjab’s politics in the coming months. Warring echoed the sentiment and said the gathering showed that Congress leaders can stand together when needed. Bajwa also stressed that the party remains focused on Punjab’s welfare.
Several insiders admitted that the gathering signalled Channi’s rising stature. They also noted that he remains a strong contender for the Punjab Congress chief post. As the state looks toward the 2027 Assembly elections, many leaders believe this show of unity may help reduce internal friction.
