Punjab Assembly Elections 2027: Congress forms 4-member committee to monitor entry of leaders from other parties

November 15, 2026

Chandigarh: Political activity has intensified in Punjab regarding the 2027 assembly elections. It is believed that the election results may be announced in the second week of January. Consequently, the Punjab Congress has also begun preparing for the elections and has begun taking steps to strengthen its organization.

In this regard, the Congress has formed a four-member committee to oversee the process of inducting leaders from other political parties into the party. Punjab Congress President Pargat Singh has issued orders in this regard.

Vijay Inder Singla, along with four other leaders, has been included in the committee

Vijay Inder Singla, Aruna Chaudhary, Kushaldeep Dhillon, and Hardev Singh Ladi have been included in this committee. This committee will monitor and coordinate the induction process of leaders wishing to leave other parties and join the Congress.

The party has also issued some important guidelines for inducting new leaders. According to these, before inducting any outsider into the Congress party, consultation with senior Congress leaders and the District Congress Committee President of the respective assembly constituency will be mandatory.

Priority given to the consent of old leaders and workers

The Congress has clarified that the consent and interests of existing leaders and long-time workers will be given priority when inducting new leaders into the party. The committee will ensure that the process of inducting leaders from other parties is completed in accordance with established guidelines.

This decision by the party is being seen as an effort to maintain coordination within the organization and emphasize the role of local leaders and long-time workers.

According to official orders, this four-member committee has come into effect with immediate effect. With its formation, the Punjab Congress has taken steps towards strengthening the organization and streamlining the entry of new leaders ahead of the assembly elections.