Punjab polls: Even Congress doesn't take Sidhu seriously, says AAP's Raghav Chadha
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab polls: Even Congress doesn't take Sidhu seriously, says AAP's Raghav Chadha

India Today  

Punjab co-incharge of Aam Admi Party Raghav Chadha took a dig at Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, saying that no one takes him seriously. Supporters of AAP's Dr Shiv Dayal Mali, Dr Sanjeev Sharma and Joginder Pal Sharma made serious allegations against the party leaders as AAP workers were seen pushing and beating each other at the Jalandhar Press Club. The Punjab Congress Committee chief Navjot Singh Sidhu has been raising the issue of the state's debt, which has been estimated at around Rs 3 lakh crore. In order to fill the state, treasury Navjot Sidhu recently said that the Congress government will create a state liquor corporation to stop pilferage of excise revenues.

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Budget’s focus on boosting farm output to help Punjab: BJP leader
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget’s focus on boosting farm output to help Punjab: BJP leader

Hindustan Times  

Subhash Sharma, vice-president, BJP, Punjab, on Wednesday held a press conference in Phase 5, Mohali, highlighting key points of the Union Budget 2024-25, benefitting Punjab. Sharma said that the Union Budget’s focus on boosting agricultural productivity and resilience, simplifying FDI regulations, and supporting MSMEs will significantly benefit Punjab. Compared to the period of the UPA government, Punjab’s tax devolution from …

Interview | Punjab will vote on our performance, BJP’s polarisation card won’t work: Bhagwant Mann
8 months ago

Interview | Punjab will vote on our performance, BJP’s polarisation card won’t work: Bhagwant Mann

Hindustan Times  

The arrest of Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party’s national convener Arvind Kejriwal since March 21 has thrust Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, 50, into a challenging task in the run-up to the general elections. As one of the key faces in the opposition INDIA bloc, he is pivoting the AAP’s sweepstakes on 22 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, …

Navjot Singh Sidhu claims Bhagwant Mann approached him to join Congress
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Navjot Singh Sidhu claims Bhagwant Mann approached him to join Congress

Live Mint  

In a big claim from Navjot Singh Sidhu, he has said that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had approached him once expressing his readiness to join the Congress party. He told me paaji, I am ready to be your deputy if I get him to join the Congress. And he also told me that if you come to the Aam …

Partap Bajwa hits out at AAP govt in Punjab for 0.25% stamp duty on vehicle, property loans
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Partap Bajwa hits out at AAP govt in Punjab for 0.25% stamp duty on vehicle, property loans

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab for levying 0.25% stamp duty on loans for vehicles and property, stating that it would burn a hole in people’s pockets. “Chief minister Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government, in its two-year rule, has hiked petrol and diesel prices twice. The senior Congress leader said, “In …

Want to take Punjab from state of ‘fikr’ to ‘fakar’: Navjot Sidhu
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Want to take Punjab from state of ‘fikr’ to ‘fakar’: Navjot Sidhu

Hindustan Times  

Former Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Navjot Sidhu on Sunday trained guns on a section of party leaders who were questioning his ‘Lok Milni ’. Addressing ‘Jittega Punjab, Jittegi Congress’ rally at Kot Shamir, located on the outskirts of Bathinda city, Sidhu said he was working to put Punjab on track from the current state of ‘fikr’ to ‘fakar’ which …

AAP-Congress cracks widen as Punjab CM questioned over ₹50,000 crore loan row
1 year, 3 months ago

AAP-Congress cracks widen as Punjab CM questioned over ₹50,000 crore loan row

Hindustan Times  

The cracks between the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party, partners in the newly formed Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance, seem to have further widened as the Congress questioned the Bhagwant Mann government after governor Banwarilal Purohit sought from the state government details of utilisation of “this huge amount” of ₹50,000 crore loan. Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann Reacting to …

Punjab, Delhi Congress units wary of backing AAP
1 year, 7 months ago

Punjab, Delhi Congress units wary of backing AAP

The Hindu  

Senior Congress leaders from Delhi and Punjab met at the All India Congress Committee on the issue of support to the Aam Aadmi Party in its fight against the Centre’s ordinance that effectively negates the Supreme Court verdict which gave the AAP-led Delhi government the power to control over services. Leader of the Opposition in Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa, …

AAP's Raghav Chadha mentions a Netflix show amid Punjab guv-CM stand-off
2 years, 3 months ago

AAP's Raghav Chadha mentions a Netflix show amid Punjab guv-CM stand-off

Hindustan Times  

Over the last few days, Punjab has witnessed constant sparring between chief minister Bhagwant Mann and governor Banwarilal Purohit. This went a notch higher on Friday when the state governor sought the details of the agenda of the legislative business of the session called by the AAP government on September 27. Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on …

Sidhu to meet Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann tomorrow, to discuss 'revival of Punjab’s economy'
2 years, 7 months ago

Sidhu to meet Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann tomorrow, to discuss 'revival of Punjab’s economy'

India TV News  

Highlights Former PCC chief Sidhu will meet Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann tomorrow. Former Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief Navjot Singh Sidhu will meet Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann tomorrow, to discuss matters of Punjab's economy. "Will meet CM @BhagwantMann tomorrow at 5:15 PM in Chandigarh to discuss matters regarding the revival of Punjab’s economy... Punjab’s Resurrection is only possible with an …

'Stations Getting Regular Supply': NTPC on Delhi Govt's Claim of Coal Shortage
2 years, 7 months ago

'Stations Getting Regular Supply': NTPC on Delhi Govt's Claim of Coal Shortage

The Quint  

Later in the day, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha informed that Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann had met Union Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi in Delhi a few days ago. Still, more than 16 states including Punjab, are seeing only 1-2 days of coal supply left. This party has a habit of lying; they have never met me & they're saying …

Resentment in Sidhu camp after Congress appoints new PCC chief
2 years, 8 months ago

Resentment in Sidhu camp after Congress appoints new PCC chief

India Today  

The appointment of three-time MLA and former National Youth Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as the new Punjab Congress chief has left former party chief Navjot Sidhu's camp fuming. While Navjot Singh Sidhu congratulated the new Congress chief, new CLP leader Pratap Singh Bajwa and Deputy CLP leader Rajkumar Chabbewal, his supporters openly criticised the decision announced on Saturday …

Punjab: Congress Appoints Amarinder Singh Raja Warring As State Chief, Bajwa Is New CLP Leader
2 years, 8 months ago

Punjab: Congress Appoints Amarinder Singh Raja Warring As State Chief, Bajwa Is New CLP Leader

ABP News  

New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi has appointed Amarinder Singh Brar as the party’s new Punjab chief in the place of Navjot Singh Sidhu and former Rajya Sabha member Pratap Singh Bajwa as the new legislature party leader on Saturday. In a statement issued by the All India Congress Committee, the party said, “Hon’ble Congress President has appointed President and …

'...ek aur hai Rahul Gandhi': Kejriwal on factors working for BJP | Exclusive
2 years, 8 months ago

'...ek aur hai Rahul Gandhi': Kejriwal on factors working for BJP | Exclusive

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal mocks former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi Kejriwal was responding to what factors work for the BJP On Punjab election win, Kejriwal said the results were beyong what they expected Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal while responding to what factors work for the BJP in elections mocked former Congress president Rahul Gandhi. In an exclusive conversation …

Punjab govt will run from Delhi: Parkash Badal on AAP's nominees for Rajya Sabha polls
2 years, 9 months ago

Punjab govt will run from Delhi: Parkash Badal on AAP's nominees for Rajya Sabha polls

India Today  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday announced five nominees for the upcoming Rajya Sabha vacancies in Punjab. Parkash Singh Badal also tried to link the Satluj Yamuna Link Canal controversy with the Rajya Sabha nominations, saying they first nominated “outsiders” and in future will claim Punjab's water. Another SAD MLA Manpreet S Ayali also said that AAP has cheated Punjabis …

Challenges before AAP's government in Punjab: How to create jobs while reducing debt burden
2 years, 9 months ago

Challenges before AAP's government in Punjab: How to create jobs while reducing debt burden

India Today  

A change of guard in Punjab, five years ago, came with an assurance to bring down the state’s debt burden. As per the latest data, Punjab’s total liability is more than 50 per cent of the state’s GDP. 2.5 lakh crores, revenue grew 31 per cent from Rs. Punjab and India both clocked a GDP growth of four per cent …

Why governing Punjab will be a daunting challenge for Bhagwant Mann
2 years, 9 months ago

Why governing Punjab will be a daunting challenge for Bhagwant Mann

India Today  

The victorious Aam Aadmi Party has started formalities for formation of its government in Punjab and the anointment of Bhagwant Mann as the state’s new chief minister. Mann, in his interaction with AAP’s newly elected Punjab legislators on March 11, urged them to spend time in their respective constituencies to address public grievances. To add to Mann’s worries, the mechanism …

Will AAP Emerge as Real Challenger to BJP in 2024? Punjab, not Gujarat Holds the Key
2 years, 9 months ago

Will AAP Emerge as Real Challenger to BJP in 2024? Punjab, not Gujarat Holds the Key

News 18  

A stunning victory in Punjab may spur one to think that the Aam Aadmi Party can be the real challenger to the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Kejriwal knows well, Modi would not let the BJP lose in his home state though anti-incumbency and governance issues had forced the BJP to opt for a change of chief minister …

Punjab results ‘shock’ for Congress; AAP’s record in Delhi helped it: Sharad Pawar
2 years, 9 months ago

Punjab results ‘shock’ for Congress; AAP’s record in Delhi helped it: Sharad Pawar

The Hindu  

The results of Assembly elections in Punjab are a "shock" for Congress while the Aam Aadmi Party benefited because of the performance of its government in Delhi, NCP chief Sharad Pawar said here on Thursday. Trends and available results suggested that Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP was on its way to sweep Punjab by ousting Congress. The AAP's governance in Delhi helped …

From now ’Udta Punjab’ will be known as ’Uthta Punjab’, says AAP Raghav Chadha
2 years, 9 months ago

From now ’Udta Punjab’ will be known as ’Uthta Punjab’, says AAP Raghav Chadha

Live Mint  

As Aam Aadmi Party appeared set for a clean sweep in Punjab, the party's in charge of the state Raghav Chadha said the state will no more be called 'Udta Punjab but as 'Uthta Punjab'. "Punjab will not be known as 'Udta Punjab' from now onwards, but 'Uthta Punjab'," said Chadha addressing party workers in Chandigarh. If AAP wins Punjab, …

AAP Punjab in-charge Raghav Chadha thanks voters for thumping victory in state
2 years, 9 months ago

AAP Punjab in-charge Raghav Chadha thanks voters for thumping victory in state

Hindustan Times  

Thanking the people of Punjab for giving Aam Aadmi Party a thumping victory in the state assembly elections, party’s state co-incharge Raghav Chadha said the party has become a “natural and national alternative to Congress”. Aam Aadmi Party’s state co-incharge Raghav Chadha thanked people of Punjab for the party’s thumping victory in Punjab. Addressing AAP supporters and mediapersons at party’s …

AAP Will Work as 'National & Natural' Replacement of Congress: AAP Raghav Chadha
2 years, 9 months ago

AAP Will Work as 'National & Natural' Replacement of Congress: AAP Raghav Chadha

News 18  

As the Aam Aadmi Party paves its way for the victory in Punjab assembly elections, with the party crossing halfway mark in the State, Punjab co-in charge and Delhi MLA says, that AAP has “now become a national party” and will soon replace the Congress as the country’s biggest opposition. Read| ‘AAP is a Force to Reckon with Nationally’: Raghav …

Rahul Gandhi asks people not to 'experiment' in Punjab polls, choose Congress
2 years, 10 months ago

Rahul Gandhi asks people not to 'experiment' in Punjab polls, choose Congress

India TV News  

Highlights Congress leader Rahul Gandhi cautioned people against going for any "experiment" Gandhi asserted that his party understands Punjab very well and can take the state forward Gandhi promised that drug problem would be wiped out from Punjab if his party returns to power Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday cautioned people against going for any "experiment" in the Punjab …

Punjab Elections 2022: Arvind Kejriwal complains of being 'abused' for promising development
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab Elections 2022: Arvind Kejriwal complains of being 'abused' for promising development

India TV News  

Ahead of Punjab Assembly elections, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday alleged that he was "abused" by political Opponents including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal only because he wants to develop state. Meanwhile, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday …

Aam Aadmi Party emerged from RSS, says Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi at rally in Punjab
2 years, 10 months ago

Aam Aadmi Party emerged from RSS, says Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi at rally in Punjab

India Today  

Addressing the ‘Navi Soch Nava Punjab’ poll rally in Punjab’s Kotkapura on Sunday, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra claimed that the Aam Aadmi Party had emerged from right-wing Hindu organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said at the rally, “Aam Aadmi Party has emerged from RSS. Don’t get fooled by AAP this time.” Campaigning for the Congress candidate from …

Punjab polls: Sidhu hails Channi's candidature, calls himself 'Punjab ka aashiq'
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: Sidhu hails Channi's candidature, calls himself 'Punjab ka aashiq'

India Today  

Calling himself the "aashiq" of Punjab, Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday said he never lived for any post and only wants to improve the lives of the people of the state. "During 17 years of political career, Sidhu never lived for any post, but always wanted Punjab's betterment and improvement in lives of its people," Sidhu said …

Punjab: AAP pokes fun at Congress for picking Channi as CM face
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab: AAP pokes fun at Congress for picking Channi as CM face

India Today  

Congratulations Congress for announcing a Reta Chor as your Punjab chief minister face, tweeted the Aam Aadmi Party after Rahul Gandhi declared Charanjit Singh Channi as Congress party's CM face for Punjab on Sunday. Cong looted Punjab in five years, says Bikram Singh Majithia While talking to India Today, former state cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia said the Congress party …

Will accept Rahul Gandhi's decision on CM face in Punjab: Navjot Sidhu | Exclusive
2 years, 10 months ago

Will accept Rahul Gandhi's decision on CM face in Punjab: Navjot Sidhu | Exclusive

India Today  

In an exclusive interview with India Today, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Sidhu said that he will accept Rahul Gandhi's decision regarding who should be made the Congress' chief ministerial face for the Punjab Assembly election. Earlier, Navjot Singh Sidhu had told India Today that the Congress can win 70 seats in Punjab if the party makes the right decision on …

Amarinder Singh says PM Modi will visit Punjab soon to campaign for upcoming polls
2 years, 10 months ago

Amarinder Singh says PM Modi will visit Punjab soon to campaign for upcoming polls

Op India  

Addressing a public meeting at Ram Leela Maidan in Patiala, Captain Amarinder Singh has informed that PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah would soon visit Punjab to campaign for the upcoming elections. The state and the Centre must work together for Punjab’s survival, Amarinder said, adding that he has had cordial relations with Modi since the latter was …

Punjab polls: 'Only Congress can defeat itself,' claims Sidhu
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: 'Only Congress can defeat itself,' claims Sidhu

India TV News  

Punjab Pradesh Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday said that no political party can defeat Congress in Punjab in the upcoming assembly election in the state. Earlier, Navjot Singh Sidhu had filed his nomination papers from Amritsar East on Saturday paving the way for a high-octane fight for the seat on February 20. Senior BJP leader and former Punjab …

Punjab Assembly elections | Amarinder Singh says Sidhu’s tall claims of fighting sand mafia have fallen flat
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab Assembly elections | Amarinder Singh says Sidhu’s tall claims of fighting sand mafia have fallen flat

The Hindu  

Former Punjab Chief Minister and Punjab Lok Congress chief Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday hit out at Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu for his “tall claims” of fighting the sand mafia. Amarinder said that considering that many of the Congress MLAs whom Mr. Sidhu had led in rebellion against him had direct or indirect interest or share in the sand …

Punjab polls: Sidhu questions Bhagwant Mann as AAP's CM face, calls Kejriwal 'masquerader'
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab polls: Sidhu questions Bhagwant Mann as AAP's CM face, calls Kejriwal 'masquerader'

India TV News  

Highlights Punjab Cong chief Navjot Singh Sidhu slammed Arvind Kejriwal. He questioned Bhagwant Mann's selection as AAP's CM face in Punjab. Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday questioned AAP leader Bhagwant Mann's selection as CM candidate for the upcoming assembly polls in the state. He called Arvind Kejriwal a 'masquerader' and questioned the AAP national convenor's method for …

Navjot Singh Sidhu accuses Kejriwal of selling lies in Punjab; calls Capt Amarinder 'shameless'| Exclusive
2 years, 11 months ago

Navjot Singh Sidhu accuses Kejriwal of selling lies in Punjab; calls Capt Amarinder 'shameless'| Exclusive

India Today  

In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and accused him of selling lies during his recent visit to the poll-bound state. Navjot Singh Sidhu said, "Kejriwal has been selling lies in Punjab and the Aam Aadmi Party's lies have been exposed. SIDHU ON CAPTAIN AMARINDER …

Punjab polls: Sidhu brings up 'Punjab model' against AAP's 'Delhi model', calls Kejriwal 'masquerader'
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab polls: Sidhu brings up 'Punjab model' against AAP's 'Delhi model', calls Kejriwal 'masquerader'

India Today  

Taking a dig at the Aam Aadmi Party's 'Delhi model', Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday said his 'Punjab model' will empower the women of the state instead of giving them freebies. Read | Stones are thrown at mango tree, not neem tree: Sidhu claims Congress leaders attacking him Further, Sidhu said that girl students will get Rs …

Punjab on brink of bankruptcy, people's trust has been broken: State Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab on brink of bankruptcy, people's trust has been broken: State Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu

India Today  

Ahead of the assembly election in Punjab, state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu in an exclusive conversation with India Today claimed that Punjab was on the brink of bankruptcy and said that the people's trust had been broken. "Punjab's model says that we will not empty coffers," he said. On former CM and ex-Congress leader Capt Amarinder Singh launching a …

Punjab seeking Kejriwal model of development: Raghav Chadha after AAP's victory in Chandigarh civic polls
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab seeking Kejriwal model of development: Raghav Chadha after AAP's victory in Chandigarh civic polls

India Today  

After the Aam Aadmi Party emerged victorious, winning 14 of 35 wards, in Chandigarh Municipal Corporation polls, the party leaders are claiming that the civic poll result is an indication that people of Punjab were waiting for a change. "It is due to the factionalism in the Chandigarh unit of Congress that AAP managed to win 14 seats," Vineet Joshi …

With elections approaching fast in Punjab, Sidhu-AAP fight grows intense | 10 points
3 years ago

With elections approaching fast in Punjab, Sidhu-AAP fight grows intense | 10 points

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday accepted Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief Navjot Singh Sidhu’s challenge to a debate and asked the latter to fix the place and time for the same. Here is a list of attacks and counter-attacks between the two: 1) Navjot Singh Sidhu had called Arvind Kejriwal a “political tourist” …

Punjab Elections 2022: Navjot Singh Sidhu dares 'masquerader' Arvind Kejriwal to debate on polls
3 years ago

Punjab Elections 2022: Navjot Singh Sidhu dares 'masquerader' Arvind Kejriwal to debate on polls

India TV News  

Highlights Punjab Congress chief Navjot Sidhu calls Arvind Kejriwal a "masquerader" Sidhu also accuses AAP chief Kejriwal of "running" liquor mafia with former SAD MLA Deep Malhotra Navjot Sidhu dared AAP supremo to debate with him on liquor, mining and jobs in Punjab Punjab Congress chief Navjot Sidhu on Monday called Arvind Kejriwal a "masquerader" and dared the AAP supremo …

Punjab Congress infighting: IPS officers being used as tools to even the scores
3 years ago

Punjab Congress infighting: IPS officers being used as tools to even the scores

India Today  

The Congress-led Punjab government has come under fire even as the Opposition alleged that some Congress leaders were using police officers as a tool to even score with adversaries and Opposition leaders. Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, who had appointed APS Deol and IPS Sahota, is on the backfoot after their removal. KICKBACKS ALLEGATIONS IN SENIOR POLICE OFFICER TRANSFER …

Punjab Polls: Arvind Kejriwal Targets Congress, SAD; Seeks One Chance for AAP to Form Govt
3 years ago

Punjab Polls: Arvind Kejriwal Targets Congress, SAD; Seeks One Chance for AAP to Form Govt

News 18  

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday accused the Congress government in Punjab of being the most corrupt and hypocritical in the history of the state. Kejriwal said people should decide whether they want a puppet government or a pro-people government that will build schools and hospitals as he sought votes for AAP candidate from Lambi Gurmeet Singh Khudian. The Delhi …

Did Congress high command clip Navjot Singh Sidhu's wings?
3 years ago

Did Congress high command clip Navjot Singh Sidhu's wings?

India Today  

The Congress high command seems to have clipped the wings of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief Navjot Singh Sidhu. This comes after the Congress high command recently rejected the list of 22 district presidents which was submitted by Navjot Singh Sidhu by removing the leaders appointed by former PCC Chief Sunil Jakhar. Apparently, former Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar was …

Punjab polls: Kejriwal is a rumour monger, says CM Channi
3 years ago

Punjab polls: Kejriwal is a rumour monger, says CM Channi

India Today  

Addressing a rally in Moga’s Baghapurana on Thursday, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi called his Delhi counterpart and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal a rumour monger. Channi asked Kejriwal to differentiate between ‘Gulli Danda’ and ‘Bandar Killa’, Punjab’s two traditional sports. ANOTHER AAP MLA JOINS CONGRESS The AAP MLA from Raikot, Jagtar Singh Jagga, joined the Congress in the presence …

Navjot Sidhu says Punjab may be heading for civil war, BJP slams 'irresponsible' remark
3 years, 1 month ago

Navjot Sidhu says Punjab may be heading for civil war, BJP slams 'irresponsible' remark

India Today  

The BJP on Friday hit out at Punjab Congress Committee chief Navjot Singh Sidhu over his statement that the state may be heading towards a civil war-like situation. BJP National Secretary Tarun Chugh in a statement warned Navjot Singh Sidhu against spreading panic and fear among the people of Punjab by hinting at a civil war. The BJP has also …

Amarinder Singh says will form new party, 'fight from where Sidhu contests'
3 years, 1 month ago

Amarinder Singh says will form new party, 'fight from where Sidhu contests'

India Today  

Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh confirmed forming his own political party in Punjab months before the assembly elections. Hitting out at Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, Amarinder Singh said, "As far as Sidhu is concerned, wherever he fights from we will fight him.Ever since Mr Sidhu came on the scene, our survey shows there's a drop of 25 …

Navjot Singh Sidhu calls Amarinder 'architect of farm laws', Captain responds
3 years, 2 months ago

Navjot Singh Sidhu calls Amarinder 'architect of farm laws', Captain responds

India TV News  

Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday reacted to the state's Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu's remark calling the former the 'architect of farm laws', and said that Sidhu is clueless about Punjab and its farmers' interests. Calling Sidhu a fraud and a cheat, Captain Amarinder Singh said that it is hilarious that his comments come at a time …

Punjab polls: Sidhu-Channi fight escalates, rivals eye Congress vote bank
3 years, 2 months ago

Punjab polls: Sidhu-Channi fight escalates, rivals eye Congress vote bank

India Today  

Differences between Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu are growing, and peace efforts made by the party high command have backfired. Read | Trouble in Punjab Congress far from over as Navjot Sidhu locks horns with CM Charanjit Channi Cheema says that Congress leaders have been fighting for the CM’s chair since Day …

'Punjab's last chance...': Navjot Singh Sidhu in letter to Sonia Gandhi
3 years, 2 months ago

'Punjab's last chance...': Navjot Singh Sidhu in letter to Sonia Gandhi

India TV News  

Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday wrote to Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi, in which he stated some priority areas that the Punjab government must deliver upon. In the letter addressed to Gandhi, Sidhu also sought time from her to present to her a Punjab Model, with a 13-point agenda for the Congress Manifesto. All my concerns have …

Sidhu says 'have faith in Gandhis' as Congress to take BIG decision on Punjab today
3 years, 2 months ago

Sidhu says 'have faith in Gandhis' as Congress to take BIG decision on Punjab today

India TV News  

Punjab Congress Incharge Harish Rawat, who met Navjot Singh Sidhu along with General Secretary KC Venugopal at All India Congress Committee headquarters in Delhi, said the high command will take a decision pertaining to party's organisational matters in the state on Friday. Meeting Sidhu in Delhi, who earlier resigned as Punjab Congress Committee Chief earlier amid power tussle with Captain …

'Trust Gandhis': Navjot Singh Sidhu on Punjab crisis after Delhi meeting
3 years, 2 months ago

'Trust Gandhis': Navjot Singh Sidhu on Punjab crisis after Delhi meeting

India TV News  

Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, who resigned as Punjab unit chief a few days ago, on Thursday met Congress general secretary KC Venugopal and Punjab Incharge Harish Rawat at the AICC office in Delhi and discussed organisational matters pertaining to party affairs in state. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Navjot Singh Sidhu said that he fully trusts …

Always grateful to Congress high command for 'facilitating' me: Navjot Singh Sidhu
3 years, 2 months ago

Always grateful to Congress high command for 'facilitating' me: Navjot Singh Sidhu

India Today  

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday said he is always grateful to the party high command for "facilitating" him even as he asserted there "can never be compromises". Sidhu was made the Punjab Congress chief in July despite strong opposition from the then chief minister, Amarinder Singh. However, Sidhu last month had resigned as the Punjab Congress chief …

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