Badal has so far contested from Jalalabad, where he won the 2009 bypoll and the 2012 and 2017 elections but lost in 2022. Gidderbaha carries sentimental value for the Badal family, as former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal contested from this seat in earlier years.

The constituency is currently represented by Punjab Congress president Amarinder Raja Warring, who frequently contests from there. In a recent bypoll, he fielded his wife Amrita Warring, but she lost.

While the Lambi seat remains the family’s ancestral base, the final decision on contesting from Lambi in 2027 is still pending.

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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.

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Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring said the amendment appears designed to detach Chandigarh from Punjab. He said the idea threatens Punjab’s rights and its historic claim over the city. Warring demanded an immediate clarification from the Centre, stressing that people across the state feel anxious about the development.

He warned that the move could create serious repercussions. He called it an ill-advised step that may disturb peace in the region. Warring said Chandigarh belongs to Punjab and that its status cannot be altered through unilateral decisions. He added that the state will strongly resist any attempt to weaken its claim.

Warring also reminded the Centre that the delayed transfer of Chandigarh does not dilute Punjab’s constitutional and emotional connection with the city. He emphasised that Punjabis across party lines stand united on the issue. He said every attempt to change the present arrangement will face unprecedented opposition.

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Warring approached the court after the Punjab SC/ST Commission initiated proceedings against him. He argued that the Commission acted without proper jurisdiction and that the matter required judicial scrutiny. The High Court took note of his arguments and decided to seek responses from both the Punjab SC/ST Commission and the state government.

During the hearing, the Bench made it clear that it would not interfere with the ongoing process at this stage. However, the court asked the Commission and the state to clarify their positions in writing. The next hearing will take place after the replies are filed.

The controversy began when Warring made certain remarks about Buta Singh, which triggered strong reactions from various Dalit groups. They claimed that his comments disrespected a leader who worked tirelessly for the rights of marginalized communities.

The case now awaits detailed responses that may shape its future course.

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He pointed out that even the GVK Power Plant, cited by AAP as a success, was not new—it was already operational and just transferred from private to government control. Criticizing the launch of the ‘Roshan Punjab’ project, he called it “old wine in new bottles.” Warring said Punjab became a power-surplus state before AAP’s rule, but under its governance, long power cuts returned. Calling AAP’s promise false, he added that by the time their deadline arrives, the countdown to their exit will begin.

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State Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring said farmers have suffered long-term damage as both crops and soil were destroyed. He warned that without quick payments, the relief could become “another hoax.” He added that losses stand at about Rs 50,000 per acre, and damp soil will prevent wheat sowing for months. Farmers will also need more fertilisers to restore productivity.

Warring further accused the government of ignoring livestock losses worth lakhs. Opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa rejected the AAP claim of granting the “highest-ever” relief, calling it false.

AICC Secretary Pargat Singh described the announced aid as “a drop in the ocean.” He demanded Rs 50,000 per acre for crops, Rs 1 lakh per acre for sugarcane, and a three-month waiver of VAT on diesel. He also criticised the Rs 4 lakh relief for families of flood victims as inadequate.

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