Chandigarh, Oct. 12 -- Newly appointed Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president Pargat Singh officially assumed office here on Sunday, declaring that the key problems being faced by the people of state will take precedence over routine political posturing and vowed to steer clear of negative campaigning.

Addressing party workers and senior leaders at a well-attended event at Punjab Bhawan, the 61-year-old former Indian hockey team captain said the party's upcoming political battle must focus strictly on public grievances rather than negative personal attacks. Punjab assembly elections are due early next year. "The issues of Punjab are first," Pargat, a three-time MLA from Jalandhar Cantt, said, urging workers to stay away from ...