Congress launches Punjab election campaign with Insaaf Rally

The Congress party has officially launched its political campaign for the upcoming 2027 Punjab Assembly elections with the Insaaf Rally in Sangrur. Led by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, the rally focused on criticizing the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.

Rahul Gandhi accused the AAP administration of failing to address the state’s drug menace, specifically citing the prevalence of heroin, known locally as ‘chitta’. Gandhi also targeted Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, alleging that the state government is effectively run from Delhi and criticizing Mann’s personal conduct during his time as a Member of Parliament.

Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Mann-led government of corruption and mismanagement, alleging that public funds are being transferred from Punjab to Delhi. He further claimed that the AAP is acting as a “B-team” for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The rally featured several senior Congress leaders and included the appearance of Balkaur Singh, the father of the late singer Sidhu Moose Wala.