Sources confirmed that the announcement delay was not linked to the Tarn Taran by-election. Instead, it was due to internal discussions on candidate selection across districts like Ropar, Ferozepur, Muktsar, and Gurdaspur. The Punjab Congress district presidents list will likely be released along with those of Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and Telangana.

A senior leader said the list aims to balance caste representation while satisfying both factions. Observers’ reports were reviewed to choose strong, inclusive candidates. Despite earlier suggestions to postpone the release until after the November 11 Tarn Taran bypoll, the leadership decided not to split the list. Consensus has been achieved, signalling renewed unity in the Punjab Congress.

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Earlier, he met affected families in Ghonewal and Gurchak villages of Amritsar and Gurdaspur districts. When police stopped him from crossing the river, Gandhi questioned their decision. A viral video showed him asking: “You are telling me you cannot keep me safe on Indian territory? Is it not India?”

Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring and MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa accompanied him. Gandhi argued that the Leader of Opposition should not be stopped from meeting his people.

The restriction sparked strong reactions in the Congress camp. Former CM Charanjit Singh Channi called it “unfortunate.” Warring asked if Indians were unsafe even on their own soil. Senior leader Partap Singh Bajwa accused the AAP government of using “political excuses” to avoid accountability.

Congress leaders also criticized both AAP and BJP for ignoring border villagers. They said flood victims need support, not excuses.

The episode has turned into a political controversy, highlighting anger over poor relief efforts in flood-hit Punjab.

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Channi said the state government wasn’t serious about flood relief. He argued that political infighting, not the CM’s health, caused the delay in aid. He made these comments while accompanying Bhupesh Baghel, Congress’ Punjab in-charge, on a visit to six flood-hit districts.

Baghel, a former Chhattisgarh CM, flagged off relief material for victims. He pointed out that both the state and central governments had failed in their response. He accused the authorities of withholding key data on flood damages. He also criticized PM Modi for not addressing the crisis on social media.

Channi added that Congress workers were active in relief efforts. He suggested that senior party leaders might soon visit the affected areas.

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Warring shared the stage with senior leaders Charanjit Singh Channi, Partap Singh Bajwa, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, and Pargat Singh. Their presence highlighted party unity and strength against rivals.

Targeting the AAP government, the Punjab Congress chief alleged that the recent floods were a man-made disaster. He said the state failed to release water from dams on time despite rain warnings. He also blamed the Centre for ignoring preventive measures, adding that both AAP and BJP betrayed Punjab.

Pargat Singh called the flood crisis part of a “political conspiracy,” while Channi accused AAP of record-level corruption.

Earlier, Warring visited Pargat Singh’s residence, signaling peace after reports of differences. He later posted that both leaders are focused on strengthening Congress at the grassroots.

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