Sidhu challenges Majithia to contest Punjab polls only from Amritsar East
2 years, 10 months ago

Sidhu challenges Majithia to contest Punjab polls only from Amritsar East

India Today  

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has challenged Shiromani Akali Dal's Bikram Singh Majithia to contest the upcoming Punjab Assembly poll only from the Amritsar East constituency. Asked what he thinks about the Akali Dal's decision to field Bikram Singh Majithia against him from the Amritsar East assembly constituency, Navjot Singh Sidhu said, "He is most welcome. Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday declared the party's decision to field Bikram Singh Majithia from the Amritsar East assembly constituency apart from Majitha, the seat he won in 2007, 2012 and 2017. "You used to make false allegations and now the people of Punjab and people of your constituency will dispense justice," Sukhbir Badal said after declaring Majithia's candidature from the Amritsar East assembly constituency.

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In the multi-cornered fight in Punjab, AAP faces critical test, Akali Dal fights to regain relevance, and Congress hopes to improve its tally
6 months, 3 weeks ago

In the multi-cornered fight in Punjab, AAP faces critical test, Akali Dal fights to regain relevance, and Congress hopes to improve its tally

The Hindu  

As Punjab heads for the 2024 parliamentary election, it appears embroiled in a four-cornered electoral battle between key political parties, even as the Aam Aadmi Party, which came to power with a thumping majority in the State in 2022, faces a critical test in its popularity and appeal. In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, the Congress won eight seats, securing …

Punjab CM constitutes new SIT to probe Bikram Majithia in drugs case
2 years, 9 months ago

Punjab CM constitutes new SIT to probe Bikram Majithia in drugs case

India Today  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday ordered the constitution of a new Special Investigation team to probe Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a drugs case. Majithia, 46, was booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act on December 20 last year basis of a 2018 report of a probe into a drug racket in Punjab. …

Why removing Navjot Sidhu is only the first step to fixing Congress's Punjab affairs
2 years, 9 months ago

Why removing Navjot Sidhu is only the first step to fixing Congress's Punjab affairs

India Today  

Congress Punjab unit chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, on March 16, sent a one-line resignation to national president Sonia Gandhi, a day after she had asked the PCC chiefs of five states to step down following the party’s disastrous performance in the assembly elections. Sidhu was appointed Punjab PCC chief last July despite then chief minister Amarinder Singh voicing strong objection. …

Punjab Election Results: Congress' Sidhu and Akali Dal's Bikram Majithia lose to AAP's Jeevan Jyot Kaur in Amritsar East
2 years, 9 months ago

Punjab Election Results: Congress' Sidhu and Akali Dal's Bikram Majithia lose to AAP's Jeevan Jyot Kaur in Amritsar East

Firstpost  

Kaur bagged a total of 39,679 votes. Majithia finished third with 25,188 votes Chandigarh: Aam Aadmi Party candidate Jeevan Jyot Kaur defeated Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu and senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia on the Amritsar East Assembly seat in Punjab. Punjab witnessed a multi-cornered contest this time with Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, Shiromani Akali Dal-Bahujan Samaj …

Punjab polls: Akali Dal MLA Majithia surrenders before Mohali court in drug case
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: Akali Dal MLA Majithia surrenders before Mohali court in drug case

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court had granted Bikram Singh Majithia relief from arrest till 23 February so that he could campaign. Majithia is contesting against Congress’ Navjot Singh Sidhu from Amritsar East Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Thursday appeared before a court in Mohali in connection with a drugs case, complying with the directions of the Supreme Court. …

Capt Amarinder's Royal Seat, Sidhu's Prestige Battle & Channi's 'Unsafe' Bet: Punjab Seats to Watch Out For
2 years, 10 months ago

Capt Amarinder's Royal Seat, Sidhu's Prestige Battle & Channi's 'Unsafe' Bet: Punjab Seats to Watch Out For

News 18  

As Punjab goes to polls today in a single phase, a number of key battles will be on voters’ watch. Majithia is the general secretary of the SAD and the brother-in-law of party president Sukhbir Singh Badal, who served as Punjab’s deputy chief minister until 2017. Gubaya will face AAP’s Narinderpal Singh Sawna and SAD’s Hansraj Josan, a former minister …

Punjab all set to cast its vote today in 4-cornered contest
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab all set to cast its vote today in 4-cornered contest

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The border state of Punjab with its 117 Assembly constituencies along with Uttar Pradesh’s 59 constituencies spread across 16 districts will go to the polls today. In Punjab, which was the epicentre of farmer unions' protests against the now-repealed farm laws, the ruling Congress, AAP, SAD and BJP-led alliance are caught in a multi-cornered contest, while in UP …

Punjab Polls: On Last Day of Campaigning, Road Shows by CM Faces Channi, Bhagwant Mann, Amarinder
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab Polls: On Last Day of Campaigning, Road Shows by CM Faces Channi, Bhagwant Mann, Amarinder

News 18  

Campaigning for the 117 assembly seats of Punjab came to an end on Friday evening even as political parties made last-minute efforts to mobilise support for their candidates ahead of the February 20 elections. Chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi, AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia took out road shows in Bhadaur, Jalalabad, …

‘People Don’t Want Amritsar to be Majitha’: AAP’s Jeevanjyot Kaur Takes On Sidhu, Majithia from Amritsar East
2 years, 10 months ago

‘People Don’t Want Amritsar to be Majitha’: AAP’s Jeevanjyot Kaur Takes On Sidhu, Majithia from Amritsar East

News 18  

Known as the “pad woman” of Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party ’s Jeevanjyot Kaur, is fighting her first election, and will be contesting against stalwarts Punjab Congress chief Navjyot Singh Sidhu and Shiromani Akali Dal’s Bikram Majithia from Amritsar East on February 20. AAP National Convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with the party’s chief ministerial face and two-time …

Punjab Polls: Amritsar Leaders 'Upset' with Sidhu but Close Aides Say 'Signal from Top' to Stay Away
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab Polls: Amritsar Leaders 'Upset' with Sidhu but Close Aides Say 'Signal from Top' to Stay Away

News 18  

In Punjab’s Amritsar East Constituency, where state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu is locked in a fierce battle with Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia, the grand old party has entrusted Ludhiana MP Ravneet Singh Bittu with handling the election campaign. Sidhu’s aides, however, have denied the allegations and, in turn, blamed the local leaders for their “indifference” after the party …

Navjot Kaur, Ganieve Majithia take on each other in Punjab polls
2 years, 10 months ago

Navjot Kaur, Ganieve Majithia take on each other in Punjab polls

India Today  

The Battle of Sardars in Amritsar East Constituency is not limited to Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu versus Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia. Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu hit out at Bikram Singh Majithia’s wife Ganieve Kaur Majithia, who is contesting from Majitha, after her husband gave up his family bastion to concentrate on his …

Punjab polls: Higher-ups top want weak CM, says Navjot Sidhu in race for top post
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: Higher-ups top want weak CM, says Navjot Sidhu in race for top post

India Today  

Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday took a dig at the Congress high command and Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi. Do you want such a CM," asked Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu amid sloganeering by his supporters. Assembly elections 2022 LIVE | Punjab polls: People at top want weak CM: Navjot Sidhu's bid to …

'This Is What My Heart Said': Bikram Majithia High on Confidence in Punjab Poll Fight against Navjot Sidhu
2 years, 10 months ago

'This Is What My Heart Said': Bikram Majithia High on Confidence in Punjab Poll Fight against Navjot Sidhu

News 18  

Bikram Majithia is aware that he has a tough task ahead of him. Leaving the safe cocoon of his traditional seat of Majitha, from where he has been an MLA, to contest opposite Congress state chief Navjot Singh Sidhu from Amritsar East for the February 20 Punjab assembly election is not an easy decision. #BattleForPunjab | Navjot Singh Sidhu used …

Punjab polls: 33-year-old case against Sidhu being pursued at Majithia's behest, says Navjyot Kaur
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: 33-year-old case against Sidhu being pursued at Majithia's behest, says Navjyot Kaur

India Today  

Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife and former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu on Thursday, February 3, claimed that the 1988 road-rage case that is being heard in the Supreme Court on Thursday was being pursued at the behest of SAD leader Bikramjit Majithia. 'BIKRAMJIT MAJITHIA WILL LOSE' Navjyot Kaur said she is confident that Akali leader Bikramjit Majithia will …

Channi, Sidhu or someone else as CM face? Rahul Gandhi's Punjab problem
2 years, 10 months ago

Channi, Sidhu or someone else as CM face? Rahul Gandhi's Punjab problem

India Today  

Exactly a week ago, top Congress leader Rahul Gandhi gave himself his Punjab problem. Launching his Punjab election campaign last Thursday, Rahul Gandhi promised to announce a chief ministerial face. Speaking before Rahul Gandhi and Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, Sidhu said, “Take one week or 10 days but please take the people of Punjab out of this uncertainty …

Sidhu or Channi as CM: Congress's Punjab challenge and the risk of a spillover effect in Uttarakhand
2 years, 10 months ago

Sidhu or Channi as CM: Congress's Punjab challenge and the risk of a spillover effect in Uttarakhand

India Today  

The call to name a chief ministerial candidate in Punjab is getting tougher by the day for Rahul Gandhi and the Congress high command. Contrary to media reports of the Shakti app being used to determine Punjab’s chief ministerial face, these sources claim that at the grassroots, workers have not been approached. A Rahul Gandhi favourite, now and then, the …

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 …

Dissidence in Congress is less compared to rivals, says Sidhu
2 years, 10 months ago

Dissidence in Congress is less compared to rivals, says Sidhu

India Today  

The dissidence in Congress is less compared to rivals, said Punjab party chief Navjot Singh Sidhu amid the talks of factionalism in the party ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls. Over Congress's chief minister face in Punjab, Sidhu said, "We are expecting clarity from the party high command." Sidhu took a jibe at Punjab Lok Congress chief Amaridner Singh by …

Why a strong Charanjit Channi is bad news for Navjot Sidhu
2 years, 10 months ago

Why a strong Charanjit Channi is bad news for Navjot Sidhu

India Today  

With his filing of nomination papers from the reserved constituency of Bhadaur in Punjab’s Malwa belt, Charanjit Channi became the first chief minister in Punjab’s post-militancy era to contest assembly elections from two seats. Last month, state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu filed nomination papers from his Amritsar East constituency, where he faces Shiromani Akali Dal stalwart Bikram Singh Majithia. …

Amarinder predicts 'abysmal' defeat for Navjot Sidhu from Amritsar East
2 years, 10 months ago

Amarinder predicts 'abysmal' defeat for Navjot Sidhu from Amritsar East

India Today  

Punjab Lok Congress chief Amaridner Singh Monday predicted an "abysmal" defeat for Navjot Singh Sidhu from Amritsar East, saying the Punjab Congress chief won this seat in the past only with the support of the BJP. After filing his nomination papers from Patiala Urban and inaugurating his party office in the city, Singh termed "ridiculous" Sidhu's charge that he was …

SC restrains cops from arresting Bikram Majithia in Punjab drugs case till Feb 23
2 years, 10 months ago

SC restrains cops from arresting Bikram Majithia in Punjab drugs case till Feb 23

India Today  

In a temporary but big relief for Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Majithia in the Punjab drug case, the Supreme Court has asked the police not to arrest Majithia till February 23. Chief Justice of India NV Ramana asked the Punjab government’s lawyer to "advise the state that the impression should not go out that politically motivated cases are being …

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 …

Battleground Amritsar East: Anti-incumbency, strong Dalit vote underscore Sidhu vs Majithia war in Congress bastion
2 years, 10 months ago

Battleground Amritsar East: Anti-incumbency, strong Dalit vote underscore Sidhu vs Majithia war in Congress bastion

India Today  

Punjab has been a political potboiler this season, with massive infighting in the ruling Congress, new alliances in the fray, and some pollsters giving AAP the upper hand. However, the high-pitch battle between Congress’s Navjot Singh Sidhu and Shiromani Akali Dal's Bikram Singh Majithia in Amritsar East takes the cake. Sidhu is the sitting MLA from Amritsar East, while Majithia …

Punjab Assembly elections: Meet Bikram Singh Majithia, the man SAD believes will pip Navjot Singh Sidhu
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab Assembly elections: Meet Bikram Singh Majithia, the man SAD believes will pip Navjot Singh Sidhu

Firstpost  

The Shiromani Akali Dal announced that Majithia, who is currently battling a drug case in court, will contest elections from the Congress chief’s bastion of Amritsar East to ‘break his arrogance’ The Amritsar East constituency in the Punjab polls is going to be a big fight after the Shiromani Akali Dal announced that former minister Bikram Singh Majithia will be …

Bikram Majithia to Contest Against Sidhu in Amritsar East
2 years, 10 months ago

Bikram Majithia to Contest Against Sidhu in Amritsar East

News 18  

The Congress on Tuesday released its second list of 23 candidates for Punjab assembly elections, fielding former chief minister Harcharan Singh Brar?s daughter-in-law Karan Brar from Muktsar. Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu?s aide Smit Singh has been fielded from Amargarh assembly seat, while former Punjab chief minister Rajinder Kaur Bhathal?s son-in-law Vikram Bajwa got the ticket from Sahnewal assembly …

Punjab polls: SAD fields Majithia against Sidhu in Amritsar East, Parkash Badal from Lambi
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: SAD fields Majithia against Sidhu in Amritsar East, Parkash Badal from Lambi

Firstpost  

Sukhbir Badal also announced the candidature of his 94-year-old father and five-time Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal from Lambi assembly seat from where the SAD patriarch is the sitting legislator Chandigarh: SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday announced the candidature of senior party leader Bikram Singh Majithia from a second seat Amritsar East against Punjab Congress chief Navjot …

Punjab Elections 2022: Akali Leader Bikram Majithia to Take on Navjot Singh Sidhu in Amritsar East
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab Elections 2022: Akali Leader Bikram Majithia to Take on Navjot Singh Sidhu in Amritsar East

News 18  

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Wednesday announced candidature of former minister Bikram Singh Majithia from Amritsar East constituency, pitching him against PCC chief Navjot Singh Sidhu in what is being seen as a potential mother of all political battles in Punjab. Soon after the announcement Majithia tweeted: “I express my gratitude to Akali Dal chief S.Sukhbir S.Badal Ji for giving …

Pargat Singh: ‘Anti-Congress vote will be divided’
2 years, 10 months ago

Pargat Singh: ‘Anti-Congress vote will be divided’

The Hindu  

P argat Singh, who is still remembered for the solo goal against Germany in the 1985 Hockey Champions Trophy in Perth, has brought the same fearless approach to his politics. For long, he was counted among Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu’s loyalists in the cricketer-politician’s long-drawn-out battle with the then Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. An elected representative from Jalandhar …

Punjab Polls: Capt Amarinder Singh to Contest from Patiala Urban, Releases List of 22 Candidates
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab Polls: Capt Amarinder Singh to Contest from Patiala Urban, Releases List of 22 Candidates

News 18  

Capt Amarinder Singh on Sunday announced the Punjab Lok Congress candidates from 22 constituencies for the February 20 polls, with a clear focus on winnability while ensuring due representation across regions and various sections of society. In addition to Capt Amarinder and Farzana Alam, another key candidate from the Malwa region is the current Mayor of Municipal Corporation Patiala, Sanjeev …

SAD leader Bikram Majithia booked for violating Covid norms at Amritsar's Golden Gate
2 years, 11 months ago

SAD leader Bikram Majithia booked for violating Covid norms at Amritsar's Golden Gate

India TV News  

Highlights SAD leader Bikram Majithia was recived by hundreds of SAD supporters in Amritsar on Jan 15. The release said violating the Covid norms, Majithia was received by hundreds of SAD supporters at an entry point of Amritsar city on Saturday. Majithia, who was booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act last month, was recently granted anticipatory bail …

Punjab Congress candidate list 2022: CM Channi to fight from Chamkaur Sahib, Navjot Sidhu from Amritsar East
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab Congress candidate list 2022: CM Channi to fight from Chamkaur Sahib, Navjot Sidhu from Amritsar East

India Today  

The Congress on Saturday released its list of 86 candidates for the upcoming Punjab Assembly election. The Congress's Punjab chief Navjot Singh Sidhu will contest from Amritsar East while state Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi will fight Chamkaur Sahib. Deputy CM Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa will contest from Dera Baba Nanak seat while state transport minister Raja Amrinder Warring has been …

HC grants anticipatory bail to Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia in drug case
2 years, 11 months ago

HC grants anticipatory bail to Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia in drug case

India Today  

Punjab and Haryana High Court has shielded Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia from arrest till January 12. A general secretary of the Shiromani Akali Dal, Bikram Singh Majithia is the brother-in-law of party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and brother of former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal. READ: Enough evidence against Bikram Singh Majithia in drug racket case, says …

Punjab polls: Sidhu sharpens attack on PM Modi before Ferozepur rally, calls Captain 'CM of BJP'
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab polls: Sidhu sharpens attack on PM Modi before Ferozepur rally, calls Captain 'CM of BJP'

India Today  

With the Punjab Assembly election around the corner, state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he is coming to the state only after five years. Sidhu also targeted the new alliance between the BJP and former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh's Punjab Lok Congress. Read | Stones are thrown at …

Lookout Notice Against Akali Leader Bikram Singh Majithia, Not Allowed to Leave Country
3 years ago

Lookout Notice Against Akali Leader Bikram Singh Majithia, Not Allowed to Leave Country

News 18  

The Union Home Ministry has issued a lookout circular against former Punjab minister and senior Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia who was booked under the anti-drug trafficking NDPS Act by the state police. The Bureau of Immigration under the Home Ministry sent the copy of the notice to Punjab's Additional Director General of Police, Internal Security in Mohali. The …

Punjab: Bikram Majithia Booked In Drugs Case, AAP Says Fixed Match Between Congress & SAD
3 years ago

Punjab: Bikram Majithia Booked In Drugs Case, AAP Says Fixed Match Between Congress & SAD

ABP News  

Chandigarh: Former Punjab minister and senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia was booked in a drug racket case by Punjab Police, triggering political temperature ahead of much crucial Punjab Assembly elections 2022. According to reports, an FIR was registered against Majithia under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act at Mohali on Monday for his alleged involvement in …

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 …

Sidhu Challenge for Congress Not Us, No Going Back to the NDA, Says Sukhbir Badal - News18
3 years ago

Sidhu Challenge for Congress Not Us, No Going Back to the NDA, Says Sukhbir Badal - News18

News 18  

With few months left for Punjab elections 2022, focus has mainly been on hectic developments in the Congress, poll promises made by the Aam Aadmi Party and how the BJP plans to move vis-à-vis former chief minister Amarinder Singh. Odds have been stacked against the Shiromani Akali Dal, but its leader and former deputy CM Sukhbir Badal insists that a …

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 …

Deja Vu for Congress as Punjab Cabinet Rejig Leads to Round 1 of Channi vs Sidhu. Fresh Trouble on Cards?
3 years, 2 months ago

Deja Vu for Congress as Punjab Cabinet Rejig Leads to Round 1 of Channi vs Sidhu. Fresh Trouble on Cards?

News 18  

With four months left for assembly elections, Congress’ troubles in Punjab seem far from over despite a dramatic change of guard. A few hours before the new ministers were to take oath on Sunday, some MLAs wrote to Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, saying the “tainted” Rana Gurjeet Singh should not be made minister since he faced accusations of …

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi, Navjot Singh Sidhu in Delhi to discuss new Cabinet expansion
3 years, 3 months ago

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi, Navjot Singh Sidhu in Delhi to discuss new Cabinet expansion

Firstpost  

Sources said the cabinet is likely to see the induction of fresh faces after the Delhi meeting, where the probable candidates will be discussed Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, his two deputies and state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu took a chartered flight to Delhi on Tuesday to discuss the expansion of the new Cabinet with the party’s …

Sidhu camp likely to demand new CM in Punjab at Congress meet, Sunil Jakhar among frontrunners
3 years, 3 months ago

Sidhu camp likely to demand new CM in Punjab at Congress meet, Sunil Jakhar among frontrunners

India Today  

At the Congress Legislative Party meeting to be held at 5 pm on Saturday, the Navjot Singh Sidhu-led camp is likely to demand a change of leadership in Punjab. The MLAs of Sidhu's camp may put forward the name of former Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar as their choice for chief minister of Punjab. The reason for putting forward the …

SAD announces six candidates for 2022 Punjab Assembly polls
3 years, 3 months ago

SAD announces six candidates for 2022 Punjab Assembly polls

India TV News  

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Wednesday announced candidates for six assembly seats for the 2022 Punjab Assembly polls. The party fielded Jagmeet Singh Brar from the Maur assembly seat and named Jeet Mohinder Singh as its candidate from Talwandi Sabo. “SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal announced Jagmeet Singh Brar from Maur, Jeet Mohinder Singh from Talwandi Sabo, Suba Singh from …

Harish Rawat talks tough on Punjab political turmoil: 'Have not handed over Congress to Sidhu'
3 years, 3 months ago

Harish Rawat talks tough on Punjab political turmoil: 'Have not handed over Congress to Sidhu'

India TV News  

In what could be seen as a stern message to Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, state party in-charge Harish Rawat on Wednesday rebuked that 'no VIP is bigger than Congress and that any problem with an individual should not come in the way of party functioning.' Four ministers-- Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa, Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, and …

At odds with Punjab CM Amarinder, Navjot Singh Sidhu to meet Congress panel today
3 years, 6 months ago

At odds with Punjab CM Amarinder, Navjot Singh Sidhu to meet Congress panel today

Hindustan Times  

After the first round of talks between a three-member panel, formed by Congress president Sonia Gandhi to resolve the widening differences between its leaders from the Punjab unit, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu is expected to attend a meeting at 11:30 am on Tuesday. Sidhu has been critical of Capt Amarinder after the Punjab and Haryana high court in April …

Knowing what's right but not following it is worst cowardice: Navjot Sidhu
3 years, 7 months ago

Knowing what's right but not following it is worst cowardice: Navjot Sidhu

India Today  

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Saturday again targeted Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh over the 2015 sacrilegious incidents involving Guru Granth Sahib and the killing of two people in police firings. “To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice,” said Sidhu, insinuating the alleged failure of the chief minister in ensuring justice in …

Amarinder Singh challenges Navjot Singh Sidhu to contest polls against him from Patiala
3 years, 7 months ago

Amarinder Singh challenges Navjot Singh Sidhu to contest polls against him from Patiala

India Today  

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday challenged his party colleague and Amritsar MLA Navjot Singh Sidhu to contest polls against him from Patiala. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/zrO8pJdD20 — Navjot Singh Sidhu April 26, 2021 Irked by his volley of charges, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh on Tuesday challenged Navjot Singh Sindhu to contest polls against him. — Navjot Singh Sidhu April 27, …

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