Rahul Gandhi will launch Congress Mission 2027 in Sangrur, Punjab, on November 4, 2026, targeting the AAP‑strong Malwa region. The visit marks a direct challenge to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s stronghold.
Malwa holds 69 of Punjab’s 117 assembly seats, almost 59%. In 2022, AAP captured 66 of those seats, a landslide that left Congress scrambling. Congress’s objective is clear: reverse that loss.
The launch will feature rallies, worker meetings, and a focus on drug trafficking and farmer distress—issues that have plagued the region. Satinder Singh, a local farmer, said the Congress presence could bring the support he needs.
Punjab Congress chief Pargat Singh said the initiative will give fresh momentum. He urged leaders and workers to unite and prepare for Mission 2027.
Amit Shah’s recent visits to Punjab highlighted the drug menace. BJP’s outreach seeks to consolidate its base while Congress ramps up its own campaign.
Following the Sangrur launch, Rahul Gandhi will tour other Malwa towns, culminating in a policy rollout at Ludhiana on November 15. The next major event will set the tone for Congress’s bid to win 69 seats in the 2027 assembly elections.