Punjab Congress launches ‘Punjab Demands Justice’ campaign from Mohali Ahead of 2027 Assembly Elections
Babushahi Bureau
Mohali (Punjab), November 11, 2026: Punjab Congress President Pargat Singh, Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa and former Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on Wednesday launched the party’s ‘Punjab Demands Justice’ campaign from the Mohali Assembly constituency, announcing a statewide outreach programme to highlight issues concerning the people ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
The campaign aims to take the message of senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, delivered during the party’s Insaaf Rally in Sangrur, to households across Punjab.
The first meeting under the campaign was organised in Mohali under the leadership of Pargat Singh, Partap Singh Bajwa, Congress Working President Raj Kumar Verka and Balbir Singh Sidhu. A large number of party leaders and workers attended the gathering.
During the meeting, Congress leaders discussed a strategy to raise issues including drug abuse, deteriorating law and order, corruption and alleged harassment and injustice faced by residents under the Aam Aadmi Party government.
Addressing the gathering, Punjab Congress President Pargat Singh said people had voted the AAP to power in the hope of change but now felt betrayed by the government’s performance. He cited the drug menace, rising crime and law-and-order concerns as issues requiring accountability.
He said the ‘Punjab Demands Justice’ campaign would go beyond political speeches and serve as a platform to raise the concerns of people facing injustice across the state.
Under the initiative, Congress leaders plan to meet families affected by drug abuse and crime and listen to the concerns of farmers, labourers, government employees, traders, youth and women. The party will also organise cycle rallies and public meetings to highlight what it described as the failures of the state government.
Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa accused the AAP government of misusing public institutions and resources. Referring to the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA), he alleged that an institution meant for public welfare and urban development had been turned into a source of revenue generation.
Bajwa also alleged widespread corruption under the present government and said a Congress government, if elected in 2027, would investigate alleged exploitation of public money and misuse of government resources and fix accountability.
Describing the launch from Mohali as significant, he said the people of Punjab were seeking answers to promises made by the AAP in the name of change.
Former Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu, meanwhile, targeted Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh, alleging that political intimidation and harassment of opposition workers had become a concern in the constituency.
Sidhu claimed that Congress workers and people holding opposing political views were being targeted through false cases. He also questioned the impartiality of the police administration, alleging that it was functioning under political pressure.
He said the police must act according to the Constitution and law rather than political directions, adding that democratic institutions should respect opposing voices.
Sidhu said the Congress would take the campaign to villages and urban areas, meet residents and raise issues of alleged political vendetta, corruption, drug abuse and public safety.
He further asserted that the party would make justice, security and accountable governance central to its campaign for the 2027 Assembly elections.
The meeting concluded with Sidhu thanking senior leaders, legislators, party office-bearers, Panchayat representatives, Sarpanches, councillors and workers for their participation.
Former Market Committee Chairman Harkesh Chand Sharma Machhlikalan conducted the proceedings.
Among those present were former MLA Kuljit Singh Nagra, MLAs Barindermeet Singh Pahra, Kala Dhillon and Sukhwinder Singh Kotli, former Mayor Amarjit Singh Jiti Sidhu, Kharar constituency in-charge Vijay Sharma Tinku, Deepinder Singh Dhillon, Baljit Kaur, Ranjit Singh Jiti Padiyala, Balwinder Singh Ladi and Avtar Singh Bawa Henry, besides other party leaders and workers.