Punjab Congress sets up panel to vet leaders joining from other parties ahead of 2027 polls

Published 15 Nov 2026, 18:44 IST

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Punjab Congress has created a panel to manage the induction of leaders from other parties, stating that the process will proceed only after their views are taken into account and with proper coordination with the local leadership. No further details are provided.

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First reported by The Federal at 01:09 UTC on 14 Nov.

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The Federal New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 14 Nov 2026, 06:39 IST

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NDTV Adani Group (AMG Media) 15 Nov 2026, 17:41 IST

Punjab Congress Forms Fail-Safe Panel To Induct Turncoats Ahead Of Polls

The panel will coordinate and supervise the joining process of leaders willing to leave their respective political parties and join the Congress.

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The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article 15 Nov 2026, 18:44 IST

Punjab Congress sets up panel to vet leaders joining from other parties ahead of 2027 polls

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The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 15 Nov 2026, 20:13 IST

Punjab BJP forms manifesto, chargesheet committees for 2027 Assembly elections

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has constituted its State Manifesto Committee and State Chargesheet Committee as part of its preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, assigning key responsibilities to several senior party leaders. According to letters issued under the…

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Hindustan Times HT Media 15 Nov 2026, 20:20 IST

Punjab Congress forms panel to oversee induction of leaders from other parties

The induction process shall be carried forward only after taking their views into consideration, ensuring proper coordination with the local leadership.

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