CHANDIGARH, Oct. 8 -- The Punjab Congress will face an early test of its efforts to overcome factionalism when newly appointed president Pargat Singh and All India Congress Committee general secretary in-charge of Punjab Sachin Pilot arrive in Amritsar on October 8 to begin the party's campaign preparations for the 2027 assembly elections.

The visit assumes significance as the Congress seeks to project a united face after months of differences within its Punjab unit. Before kicking off the campaign, Pargat and Pilot will pay obeisance at the Golden Temple, besides visiting the Durgiana Temple, Ram Tirath Temple and St Paul's Church.

The programme is expected to bring together a cross-section of the state Congress leadership and provide ...