The party is preparing for the 2027 Assembly election with outreach focused on the Malwa region and local concerns
CHANDIGARH – Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Sangrur on November 4 to launch the Punjab Congress campaign for the 2027 Assembly election, as the state unit steps up preparations under the slogan ‘Mission 2027’.
Why Sangrur and Malwa matter Punjab Congress president Pargat Singh confirmed the planned visit and described Malwa as a key electoral region. Malwa accounts for 69 of Punjab’s 117 Assembly constituencies, making it central to the party’s campaign planning. Sangrur is also the home district of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann; the Aam Aadmi Party won all five Assembly seats in the district in the 2022 election.
Issues likely to feature The Congress is expected to raise concerns including drug abuse, law and order, public safety, farmers’ issues and youth employment. Party leaders have also discussed a possible meeting between Gandhi and the family of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh, known as Jhota, who was killed in Mansa earlier this month. The meeting was described as a possibility, not a confirmed part of the itinerary.
State leaders coordinate Congress general secretary (organisation) K. C. Venugopal has arrived in Chandigarh for discussions with senior state leaders. Those involved in preparations include Pargat Singh, Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and state in-charge Sachin Pilot.
Outreach beyond the rally The Punjab Congress is also planning cycle yatras across Malwa, Majha and Doaba to connect with residents and highlight local concerns, including drug-related deaths, gangster violence and public safety. Gandhi’s planned visit is expected to begin a more intensive phase of campaigning ahead of the 2027 election.