Not 'gudda-guddi ka khel': Baghel says high command's decision on Punjab Cong leadership final

Chandigarh, Jul 8 (PTI) AICC general secretary incharge of Punjab Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday ruled out any change in party leadership in the state, saying these decisions are not "gudda-guddi ka khel" (child's play) that will be changed again and again. Speaking to reporters here, the senior Congress leader said he will soon meet Charanjit Singh Channi. On July 1, the Congress announced that Amrinder Singh Raja Warring would continue as the Punjab unit president. It appointed Channi, former Punjab chief minister and Jalandhar MP, as chairperson of the campaign committee. Channi is said to be "miffed" at not being appointed to the top post. Several senior leaders held a meeting in Mohali in the presence of Channi on Monday, days after several incumbent and former MLAs threw their weight behind him to be reconsidered for the state unit chief's post. Dismissing speculation about a rethink on Warring's retention as the state party chief, Baghel said, "When the high command has taken a decision, it is not changed. 'Koyi gudda-guddi ka khel hai kya ke baar-baar nirnay badla jaega? (Is this a child's play that the decision will be changed over and over again?)'" With Channi and another senior leader, Sukhjinder Randhawa, yet to meet him, Baghel said, "I talked to him (Channi); the meeting will take place. Randhawa will also come and meet me." Baghel arrived in Punjab on a five-day visit on Monday. The state goes to polls early next year. PTI SUN VSD DIV DIV