During a recent public address by the Punjab Congress chief, the event was disrupted by a group of attendees chanting slogans demanding the return of former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi. The interruption forced a pause in the proceedings and underscored the persistent factionalism currently affecting the state unit of the Congress party.

While the party leadership has attempted to maintain a unified front ahead of upcoming political challenges, this incident serves as a public manifestation of the competing loyalties among party members. The supporters' vocal display suggests that a segment of the party base remains dissatisfied with the current leadership transition and continues to advocate for Channi’s prominence in state politics. The Congress leadership has not yet issued a formal disciplinary response to the disruption, but the event has drawn attention to the difficulty of consolidating support behind the current state president while rival camps remain active and vocal.