Chandigarh, Oct. 2 -- Congress MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Friday congratulated Pargat Singh, who succeeded him as the new Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president.

In a post on X, Warring said, "Congratulations to Sardar Pargat ji for being appointed as the President of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. My best wishes."

The Congress appointed former Indian hockey captain and Jalandhar Cantt MLA Pargat Singh as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) on Friday, replacing Amarinder Singh Raja Warring after days of buzz around a leadership change.

According to an official notification signed by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal, the appointment takes effect immediately.

The Congress also apprec...