Chandigarh, Jan. 21 -- With fissures widening within the Punjab Congress over former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi's remarks that "Dalit representation in the party is inadequate", the Congress high command has stepped in, reaching out to state leaders to address the infighting ahead of a key meeting in Delhi.

Ahead of the January 23 meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) members from Punjab with All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal has begun contacting party leaders over phone to gauge the situation and gather feedback.

The controversy erupted after a video surfaced online showing Channi speaking about the need for increased Dalit representation durin...