Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will visit Punjab’s Sangrur district on November 4, Punjab Congress president Pargat Singh announced on Sunday, as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections.Pargat Singh said the visit would give fresh momentum to the Congress’s campaign in the Malwa region, which plays a significant role in determining electoral outcomes in Punjab.
He said the Sangrur programme would send a message to party leaders and workers to strengthen organisational preparations for “Mission 2027”. The state Congress, he added, would focus on mobilising workers, expanding grassroots engagement and raising issues affecting the people.According to Pargat Singh, Rahul Gandhi’s visit would encourage party workers to unite and intensify their efforts ahead of the elections. He said the Congress would also strengthen coordination across Punjab and keep public concerns at the centre of its political activities.
Separately, Pargat Singh criticised the Punjab government over its handling of the murder case involving anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota.He expressed support for Jhota’s father, Bhim Singh Fauji, saying that despite the loss of his son, he continued to seek justice. Pargat Singh praised his determination and described the struggle as one connected to justice and communal harmony in Punjab.
The Congress leader’s remarks on the case came amid his broader criticism of the state government.
