India, July 10 -- In a climbdown amid the Punjab Congress leadership buzz, senior leaders considered close to former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday relented and decided to meet AICC general secretary in-charge Bhupesh Baghel, a day after he ruled out any change in the State party leadership.

Jalandhar Cantt MLA Pargat Singh said, "We will meet Baghel and present our views". The development comes days after Baghel, also the former chief minister of Chhattisgarh, began his five-day visit to Punjab to prepare the party for the Punjab polls due early next year.

Sources said the meeting is likely to take place on Friday, the concluding day of Baghel's visit.

Former chief minister and Jalandhar MP Channi, who is said to be...