Chandigarh, July 6 -- All India Congres Committee (AICC)'s General Secretary in charge of Punjab, Bhupesh Baghel, on Monday arrived in Chandigarh to hold key discussions with party leaders in the State, which is heading into Assembly elections next year.

On his arrival in Chandigarh, Baghel received a warm welcome from party workers, including Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who was also present to welcome the veteran leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister.

"I am in Punjab on a five-day visit...There will be meetings of the various committees that have been formed...We are all geared up for the state elections..." Baghel told reporters.

Further, he said, "...I will have discussion...