Chandigarh, Oct. 20 -- Capt Sandeep Sandhu (retd), one of the longest-serving organisational functionaries of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC), has resigned as the general secretary (organisation), leaving the key post vacant.

Sandhu confirmed that he had tendered his resignation but declined to comment on the reasons behind his decision.

With the 2027 Punjab assembly elections on the horizon, Pargat faces the task of filling the key organisational post as he prepares to strengthen the state unit.

Sandhu had continued in the organisational role under three successive PPCC presidents - Capt Amarinder Singh, Sunil Jakhar and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring - making him one of the longest-serving functionaries in the state unit. ...