Amarinder Singh Raja Warring stepped down as Punjab Congress chief on Oct. 1, 2026, in a move that immediately drew a sharp retort from BJP MP Ravneet Singh Bittu on the X platform. Bittu, who has long been a vocal critic of Congress leadership, launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi, branding him a “use‑and‑throw” politician who manipulates party members for personal gain.
In his tweet, Bittu wrote, “Rahul Gandhi’s use‑and‑throw policy has left Punjab’s electorate disillusioned.” The remark was widely shared across party lines, igniting a wave of commentary from both Congress loyalists and BJP supporters.
Warring countered with a forceful defense of Gandhi and a direct warning to Bittu. The former Punjab chief posted, “I have one genuine piece of advice for you, @RavneetBittu: you are messing with the wrong guy. Rahul Gandhi is not just my leader – he is the leader of this country and the only man who ignites hope.” He further reminded that he had defeated Bittu in Ludhiana during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
The exchange comes amid the Congress’s search for a new state leadership ahead of the 2027 Punjab assembly polls. Party insiders say a leadership conclave is slated for Nov. 15, 2026, where delegates will debate the future direction of the party. If the conflict escalates, it could derail the party’s campaign strategy and leave Punjab voters uncertain of a clear alternative to the BJP.