India, July 11 -- In showdown, 12 sitting MLAs and 90 leaders demand Punjab Congress chief's removal during meeting with AICC state in-charge Bhupesh Baghel

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The leadership tussle in the Punjab Congress escalated into an open revolt on Saturday. The faction led by former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi dug in its heels, demanding the immediate removal of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring.

At least 12 sitting MLAs threw their weight behind the demand during a meeting with AICC general secretary in-charge of Punjab, Bhupesh Baghel. The five-day visit by Baghel to bridge the internal rift ended inconclusively, as the detractors stuck to their guns.

The internal rift was trigge...