Punjab has more than 20 thousand registered factories where around 8 lakh workers called blue-collar workers are employed, which is less than even 3.3% of the population of Punjab that has regular jobs.
Punjab Congress was expected to emerge as the principal challenger to the AAP ahead of 2027. Instead, the spotlight remains firmly on its internal rebellion. With senior leaders openly uniting against Raja Warring and some reportedly declaring they would accept anyone as PPCC Chief except him, one uncomfortable question refuses to fade: Has Raja Warring become the biggest obstacle to the Congress's revival in Punjab ? If a party president cannot command the confidence of his own senior colleagues, how can he hope to inspire workers and voters across the state ?