Congress Bets on Sachin Pilot to Deliver Punjab After Years on Sidelines

The Indian National Congress has turned to veteran leader Sachin Pilot, giving him a significant role after a prolonged period of political waiting within the party. Pilot, who had long been sidelined despite his prominence, is now being positioned as a key figure for the party's prospects in Punjab. The move signals a strategic shift by Congress to leverage Pilot's political capital and public profile. The party hopes that Pilot's patience and persistence will translate into electoral gains in the crucial northern state.