Amarinder Singh Raja Warring handed in his resignation as Punjab chief minister on Thursday, prompting the Congress party to act quickly.
On Friday, the party announced that Pargat Singh would take over as Punjab Pradesh Committee chief, a position that will shape the party's direction in the state.
Pargat Singh, a senior Congress member, will replace Singh in steering the party's strategy and governance plans.
The appointment will take effect immediately, positioning Singh to lead the party's activities until the next state elections.