Under the new “Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan,” 29 observers, including MPs and ex-ministers, are gathering feedback from workers. They must keep OBC, minority, and regional factors in mind while shortlisting three to four names per district.

Factionalism remains strong. State chief Amrinder Raja Warring and Opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa are promoting their supporters. Former CM Charanjit Channi, Rana Gurjeet Singh, Pargat Singh, and Khushaldeep Dhillon are also backing their own men.

In Ludhiana, Warring’s clash with former working president Bharat Bhushan Ashu could heat up the battle. Muktsar, Warring’s home turf, looks easier for him. In Jalandhar Rural, Shahkot MLA Hardev Laddi Sherowalia has staked his claim, while Bajwa is supporting Phillaur MLA Vikramjit Chaudhary.

Kapurthala sees divided opinions. MLAs Sukhpal Khaira and Balwinder Dhaliwal want ex-MLA Navtej Cheema, but Rana Gurjeet has not shown his hand. In Hoshiarpur, Daljit Gilzan and Vishwanath Bunty are in the race.

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Balbir Singh Sidhu, who previously represented Rajpura, said the Congress Party’s vision for Punjab motivated him to return. Inderjit Singh, who earlier worked with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), stated that he believes Congress is better positioned to serve the people of Punjab.

The entry of these two leaders is seen as a boost for the Congress in the Rajpura region. Local workers expressed hope that their experience will strengthen the party’s presence ahead of upcoming political challenges.

Observers believe that Congress is trying to rebuild its base in Punjab by bringing back known faces and attracting leaders from other parties. With Balbir Singh Sidhu and Inderjit Singh joining, the party is expected to gain more influence in Rajpura politics.

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