"Change is inevitable": Sachin Pilot backs Pargat Singh as Punjab PCC chief
Sachin Pilot supports new Punjab Congress chief Pargat Singh, calling him a national icon while praising outgoing leader Raja Warring.
In a significant leadership transition for the Punjab Congress, General Secretary in-charge Sachin Pilot has thrown his full weight behind the newly appointed Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president, Pargat Singh. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Pilot framed the leadership shift as a natural progression, stating that "change is inevitable with the passage of time."
A National Icon Takes the Helm
Pilot hailed Pargat Singh, the former captain of the Indian hockey team and current Jalandhar Cantt MLA, as a "national icon." He emphasized that Singh's distinguished background in sports would translate into effective leadership for the state.
"Pargat Singh Ji has been a national icon. He served as the captain of the Indian hockey team and is a distinguished sportsperson," Pilot remarked. He expressed confidence that Singh's inherent spirit of inclusivity would allow him to serve the citizens of Punjab effectively. "Together with all Congress Party workers, we will form a government in Punjab in the near future," Pilot added, setting a clear target for the party's upcoming ambitions.
Tribute to Raja Warring's Legacy
While welcoming the new era, Pilot was careful to honor the man he is replacing. Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who has led the state unit for the past four years, was described by Pilot as being "like a younger brother."
Pilot lauded Warring's long-standing commitment to the party, noting his two decades of dedicated service. "He has worked for the party with great dedication and hard work, not just recently but for the past 20 years, and has strived to strengthen the Congress Party over the last four years," Pilot said. Despite the change in leadership, Pilot expressed confidence that Warring would continue to work tirelessly to help the party regain power.
The Transition of Power
The leadership change was formalized following an official notification signed by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal. Pargat Singh succeeds Raja Warring, who had taken over the reins in 2022 following the tenure of Navjot Singh Sidhu. Warring resigned from the post on Friday, showing grace in his exit by congratulating his successor on social media.
The Congress party has officially recognized the contributions of the outgoing president, stating their appreciation for Warring's efforts in strengthening the unit. As the party turns its focus toward the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, Pilot expressed high hopes that under Pargat Singh's leadership, the Congress will deliver an "outstanding performance."