Pargat Singh Appointed New Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President

Chandigarh, October 3, 2026: The Congress party has appointed former Indian hockey captain and Jalandhar Cantonment MLA Pargat Singh as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC). He replaces Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who resigned from the post.

Pargat Singh has represented the Jalandhar Cantonment constituency in the Punjab Legislative Assembly since 2012. He has also served as a minister in the Punjab government, handling the education and sports portfolios. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="1"}

Before entering politics, Pargat Singh had a career in international hockey and captained the Indian team at the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He was also honored with the Arjuna Award and Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian hockey. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="2"}

His appointment comes as the Congress prepares for the Punjab Assembly elections scheduled for 2027. As the new state party president, Singh will oversee the organisation's activities and coordination across Punjab. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="3"}

The leadership change follows Raja Warring's resignation after he stepped down as Punjab Congress chief. Warring had headed the state unit since April 2022. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="4"}

The Congress leadership has also been holding consultations with state leaders as it reorganises the Punjab unit ahead of the next Assembly election. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="5"}