Internal divisions within the Punjab Congress have deepened following a high-profile meeting between former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and suspended former MLA Madan Lal Jalalpur. The meeting took place only hours after Jalalpur was suspended from the party, a move he claims was orchestrated by Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring.

Jalalpur has publicly alleged that his suspension is a direct result of his vocal criticism regarding the current management and functioning of the state party unit. By meeting with Jalalpur, Channi has signaled a potential rift within the party leadership, effectively challenging the authority of the state president. While the Congress party has yet to issue a formal statement regarding the specific reasons for the suspension or the implications of Channi’s visit, the optics of the meeting suggest a growing factional struggle. The situation highlights ongoing instability within the Punjab Congress as leaders navigate disputes over party governance and internal discipline. Observers note that this public display of support for a suspended member complicates the party's efforts to present a unified front in the state.