Chandigarh, Oct. 4 -- Newly appointed Punjab Congress president Pargat Singh on Saturday sought to downplay factionalism within the state unit, asserting that the party was a "good team" and that all decisions would be taken unanimously while keeping the interests of Punjab in mind.

Pargat, who replaced Amarinder Singh Raja Warring as Punjab Congress chief on Friday, said his experience as a hockey player and former captain of the Indian national team taught him the importance of teamwork.

"I have been a team player, and all my seniors have always been respectful to me. We will take all decisions unanimously," he told reporters after arriving in the national capital.

Drawing a parallel with his hockey career, Pargat said he had always ...