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Outreach programme: Cong to hold 3-day yatras across state next week
Punjab Congress announced three-day yatras across all 117 assembly constituencies as part of its outreach ahead of the 2027 elections, following a daylong brainstorming session led by Bhupesh Baghel. The plan includes a chargesheet against the AAP government and possible attendance by the Leader of Opposition at concluding events.
Why It Matters
The move signals a prominent outreach effort by the Punjab Congress ahead of the 2027 assembly elections and underscores party critiques of the ruling AAP government and security concerns in the state.
Timeline
3 Events
News article published reporting Punjab Congress announcement and reactions
May 10, 2026
A news report from Chandigarh recapped Baghel's announcement, including comments on security, law and order, and the ED and Vigilance Bureau actions against political opponents, as well as remarks by Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring.
Congress to hold three-day yatras across all 117 Punjab assembly constituencies
May 9, 2026
Baghel announced that the Congress will hold three-day yatras in all 117 Punjab assembly constituencies as part of its outreach programme ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. The yatras aim to reach the maximum number of people, understand their issues and mobilize grassroots support. There were suggestions that the Leader of Opposition attend the concluding programmes. The party also said it would release a chargesheet against the AAP government in Punjab before launching the yatras.
Punjab Congress holds daylong brainstorming session on outreach ahead of 2027 polls
May 9, 2026
Bhupesh Baghel presided over a daylong brainstorming session of the Punjab Congress, attended by senior leaders from across the state. The meeting discussed the party's outreach ahead of the 2027 assembly elections, setting the stage for subsequent announcements.