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 was prevalent during Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s era. Even as the office-bearers of the district Congress openly lamented Sidhu and his key aide Harvidner Singh Laddi for holding rallies without approval of the state Congress leaders, former party MLAs Nazar Singh Manshahia, Baldev Singh Kamalu and former vice-chairperson of Punjab Mandi Board Vijay Kalra shared stage with Sidhu. Organisers said Sunday’s public gathering was organised on the call of Kot Shamir residents to honour Sidhu for his role in opening the Kartarpur corridor.

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New panthic party needed to raise Sikh issues, says Amritpal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New panthic party needed to raise Sikh issues, says Amritpal

Hindustan Times  

A day after jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s father Tarsem Singh announced to float of a new panthic party, a statement of the radical Sikh preacher has emerged in which he has said that with the marginalisation of Akali Dal, there is a need for a new platform to raise the issue of panth and state effectively. Amritpal Singh …

Its ‘kangla’, not ‘rangla’, Punjab: Rajnath jibe at AAP government
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Its ‘kangla’, not ‘rangla’, Punjab: Rajnath jibe at AAP government

Hindustan Times  

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday while addressing a rally at Dussehra Ground, Kurali, in favour of Anandpur Sahib BJP candidate Subhash Sharma said that the state government has made Punjab a ‘kangla Punjab’ instead of ‘rangla Punjab’. Union minster Rajnath Singh with Anandpur Sahib BJP candidate Subhash Sharma on Tuesday. In a blistering attack on the AAP and …

Punjab: Chief Electoral Officer asks farmers' bodies to refrain from disrupting poll campaigns
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab: Chief Electoral Officer asks farmers' bodies to refrain from disrupting poll campaigns

India TV News  

Amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the country, the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab on Thursday asked farmers' organisations to refrain from disrupting electoral campaigns for the Lok Sabha elections. However, after the farmers' delegation meeting with the CEO, farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said it is their democratic right to pose questions to candidates. BJP facing agitation while …

Punjab Government aiding efforts to subvert BJP campaign: Sunil Jakhar
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab Government aiding efforts to subvert BJP campaign: Sunil Jakhar

The Hindu  

Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer on Monday sought an action taken report from the State’s Director General of Police, after the Bharatiya Janta Party expressed concern over law and order, complaining about failure of the State machinery to protect the right to campaign. BJP Punjab president Sunil Jakhar led a delegation to meet the CEO Sibin C here and complained about …

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 …

Is Navjot Singh Sidhu also leaving Congress? Speculation rife as he calls for a press conference on farmer issue
10 months ago

Is Navjot Singh Sidhu also leaving Congress? Speculation rife as he calls for a press conference on farmer issue

Live Mint  

Senior Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu might join BJP before Lok Sabha polls along with three other state MLAs. Senior Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu may soon become the latest politician to join the BJP ranks ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Indira Gandhi's 'third son' refuses to deny switch to BJP According to a recent India Today report quoting sources, …

Is Navjot Singh Sidhu also leaving Congress? Here’s all you need to know
10 months ago

Is Navjot Singh Sidhu also leaving Congress? Here’s all you need to know

Live Mint  

Senior Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu may soon become the latest politician to join the BJP ranks ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Indira Gandhi's 'third son' refuses to deny switch to BJP According to a recent India Today report quoting sources, senior party leaders have sought disciplinary action against Sidhu over his recent conduct. Infighting in the Punjab Congress came …

‘Jittega Punjab, Jittegi Congress’ rally: Navjot Sidhu all set to address 4th rally in Moga
11 months ago

‘Jittega Punjab, Jittegi Congress’ rally: Navjot Sidhu all set to address 4th rally in Moga

Hindustan Times  

Former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu is all set to hold a rally in Moga on Sunday, his fourth in last two months despite the objections by frontline party leaders who called Sidhu’s outreach as an act of indiscipline. Navjot Singh Sidhu Under the banner of ‘Jittega Punjab, Jittegi Congress’ catchphrase, former cricketer-turned-politician has held three rallies, including two …

Punjab: Sidhu holds another rally in Hoshiarpur, targets detractors
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab: Sidhu holds another rally in Hoshiarpur, targets detractors

Hindustan Times  

Hoshiarpur: Unfazed by the opposition from a section of his party leaders, former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday addressed another rally in Hoshiarpur where he attacked his detractors in the party. Former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu addressing a rally in Hoshiarpur on Tuesday.Harpreet Kaur/HT Photo The “Jittega Punjab-Jittegi Congress” rally in Hoshiarpur was organised by …

Navjot Sidhu to hold another rally in Bathinda village on Jan 7
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Navjot Sidhu to hold another rally in Bathinda village on Jan 7

Hindustan Times  

Former state Congress president Navjot Sidhu is all set to hold another political rally in Bathinda on January 7, the second such event in the constituency in less than a month. Navjot Sidhu’s close aide Harvinder Laddi announced on Sunday that the ‘Jittega Punjab Jittegi Congress’ public event will be held at Bathinda’s Kot Shamir village. Sidhu’s close aide Harvinder …

Opposition INDIA bloc's key members, AAP and Congress at loggerheads in Punjab
1 year, 2 months ago

Opposition INDIA bloc's key members, AAP and Congress at loggerheads in Punjab

India Today  

The Aam Aadmi Party and Congress are considered among the important allies in the INDIA grouping. Most Punjab Congress leaders, except former Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, do not favor an alliance with AAP. Leaders of both parties started targeting each other after disproportionate assets cases were slapped on key Congress leaders including former CM Charanjit Singh Channi, former deputy …

Political parties in Punjab adopt contrasting strategies amid India-Canada conflict
1 year, 3 months ago

Political parties in Punjab adopt contrasting strategies amid India-Canada conflict

The Hindu  

As diplomatic relations between India and Canada take a nosedive, political parties in Punjab are treading cautiously. BJP: appealing to Hindus The Bharatiya Janata Party was quick to hit out at Canada, dismissing Mr. Trudeau’s allegation and instead accusing his administration of giving a free hand to anti-India forces in his country. Senior BJP leader and former Chief Minister Amarinder …

Party's Word Supreme, Says Sidhu to Punjab Congress Leaders Opposing Alliance with AAP
1 year, 3 months ago

Party's Word Supreme, Says Sidhu to Punjab Congress Leaders Opposing Alliance with AAP

News 18  

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu Wednesday said the decision of the party high command is supreme, his remark coming in response to state Congress leaders opposing any alliance with the AAP in Punjab. The statement of the cricketer-turned-politician came amid strong reservations by the Punjab Congress leaders over any alliance with the ruling party in the state. Congress leaders in …

Sunil Jakhar takes over as BJP Punjab chief, says BJP no longer younger brother in State
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunil Jakhar takes over as BJP Punjab chief, says BJP no longer younger brother in State

The Hindu  

Former Member of Parliament Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday officially took over as president of Bharatiya Janta Party’s Punjab State unit and said that BJP was a strong political force in Punjab on its own. “In recent years, BJP on its own has grown immensely in Punjab and there is a palpable traction amongst Punjabis for several key initiatives taken by …

INTERVIEW | Former AAP MLA Kanwar Sandhu: ‘Not many takers for Khalistan in Punjab’
1 year, 9 months ago

INTERVIEW | Former AAP MLA Kanwar Sandhu: ‘Not many takers for Khalistan in Punjab’

The Hindu  

Interview with the former MLA of the Aam Aadmi Party. Kanwar Sandhu, a former MLA of the Aam Aadmi Party from Kharar, says the simmering situation of Punjab is a fall-out of good governance in the State and lack of empathy from the Centre, boosted by the year-long farmers’ agitation. The farmers’ agitation had a debilitating effect on traditional political …

Punjab, Karnataka, and now Rajasthan: Congress in a permanent state of crisis
2 years, 2 months ago

Punjab, Karnataka, and now Rajasthan: Congress in a permanent state of crisis

Firstpost  

The rivalry between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot in Rajasthan has triggered new turmoil in Congress. But we have seen infighting in Punjab when Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu were at loggerheads and in Karnataka, when DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah clashed The Congress’ troubles seem to be unending. Here are other leaders whose infighting has caused a headache for …

Capt Amarinder Singh Joins BJP, Merges Punjab Lok Congress; Ex-CM Says 'Party Working in India’s Interest'
2 years, 3 months ago

Capt Amarinder Singh Joins BJP, Merges Punjab Lok Congress; Ex-CM Says 'Party Working in India’s Interest'

News 18  

Captain Amarinder Singh, two-time former Punjab chief minister, joined the BJP on Monday in the presence of union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar, Kiren Rijiju, BJP leader Sunil Jakhar and Punjab unit chief Ashwani Sharma. It is a historic day.” He further said: “Punjab and Sikhs have always been there to protect the country.” Along with Singh, former deputy speaker of …

Navjot Singh Sidhu to meet Bhagwant Mann tomorrow; CWC to hold talks on Congress' revival
2 years, 7 months ago

Navjot Singh Sidhu to meet Bhagwant Mann tomorrow; CWC to hold talks on Congress' revival

Firstpost  

Sidhu’s meeting with Mann would be at a time when AICC in-charge of Punjab Harish Chaudhary has recommended disciplinary action against him Chandigarh: Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu will call on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday, the day when Congress’ top decision-making body CWC will meet at the AICC headquarters to deliberate on the agenda for the brainstorming …

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 …

Acrimony Bubbles Up in Punjab Cong Again as Sidhu Snubs Successor to Meet Disgruntled Leaders Instead
2 years, 8 months ago

Acrimony Bubbles Up in Punjab Cong Again as Sidhu Snubs Successor to Meet Disgruntled Leaders Instead

News 18  

The Punjab Congress seems to have learnt no lessons from the drubbing in recently held Punjab Assembly elections, with the state leaders continuing to squabble over supremacy despite top organisational changes. The party high command recently effected organisational changes, making Gidderbaha MLA Amrinder Raja Warring the PCC chief, hoping that infusion of young blood could enthuse state leaders. As Warring …

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 …

Why two nations bowled out two prominent netas
2 years, 8 months ago

Why two nations bowled out two prominent netas

Hindustan Times  

These aren’t the best of times for cricketers-turned-netas in the subcontinent. In India, Navjot Singh Sidhu has resigned as Punjab Congress chief after the party’s electoral debacle in the recent assembly elections. He was widely perceived to be the all-powerful Pakistan army’s “chosen one”: The puppeteers in uniform could ride on Khan’s appeal to remote-control the government without threatening his …

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. …

Navjot Sidhu resigns as Punjab Congress president after drubbing in election
2 years, 9 months ago

Navjot Sidhu resigns as Punjab Congress president after drubbing in election

India Today  

Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Navjot Singh Sidhu has resigned from his post. His resignation came soon after Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi sought resignations of the chiefs of the Pradesh Congress Committees in all five states where the party suffered massive losses in the recently concluded assembly elections. As desired by the Congress President I have sent my resignation …

Congress's Navjot Sidhu loses to AAP rival by over 6,000 votes in Punjab
2 years, 9 months ago

Congress's Navjot Sidhu loses to AAP rival by over 6,000 votes in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Thursday faced an embarassing defeat in the Amritsar seat of Punjab to the AAP's Jeewan Jyot Kaur by over 6,000 votes, His party too fared poorly with the projections showing a lead in less than 20 of 117 assembly seats. Former chief minister Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister CS Channi, who was contesting from two …

Punjab Govt Offices to Replace Photos of Politicians With Bhagat Singh, Ambedkar: Mann
2 years, 9 months ago

Punjab Govt Offices to Replace Photos of Politicians With Bhagat Singh, Ambedkar: Mann

News 18  

Punjab government offices will not have photographs of politicians but of the freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, and father of constitution BR Ambedark, said Punjab’s next chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in his first address after electoral win in the Punjab Assembly elections. Read | How Sukhbir Singh Badal, Capt Amarinder Singh, Sidhu Reacted to AAP’s Bhagwant Mann’s Win On his sweeping …

Punjab polls: People will have to vote carefully to bring change in state, says Navjot Singh Sidhu
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: People will have to vote carefully to bring change in state, says Navjot Singh Sidhu

Firstpost  

Amritsar: Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu said on Friday that the voters will have to vote carefully to bring change in Punjab as the state has lost one generation to terrorism and the other to drugs. Sidhu remarked that in the elections, on one side is the ‘mafias’ of families of Captain Amarinder Singh and Prakash Singh Badal who …

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 …

Congress upgrades Punjab strategy, top leaders to take part in back-to-back campaigns ahead of polls
2 years, 10 months ago

Congress upgrades Punjab strategy, top leaders to take part in back-to-back campaigns ahead of polls

India Today  

Congress has upgraded its strategy in Punjab, where top leaders will campaign for the party for the next three days ahead of the polls on February 20. RAGA IN AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN MODE According to sources, Congress started the aggressive campaign four days back and now the party has decided to go full throttle. A Punjab Congress leader said, “The strategy …

Punjab polls: Only Cong can ensure peace, security in Punjab, says Rahul
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: Only Cong can ensure peace, security in Punjab, says Rahul

Hindustan Times  

Mansa/Rajpura : Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi said stability, security and peace are paramount for the future of Punjab. Addressing a rally in favour of Punjabi singer and party candidate Shubhdeep Singh, aka Sidhu Moosewala, in Mansa on Tuesday, Rahul said: “Identify the power behind the BJP, do Narendra Modi has the power of farmers behind him? SAD and BJP …

Sidhu is my brother, every worker is important to Congress, says Punjab CM Channi
2 years, 10 months ago

Sidhu is my brother, every worker is important to Congress, says Punjab CM Channi

India Today  

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has said Navjot Singh Sidhu is like his brother, putting to rest speculation about the internal power tussle in the Congress. Charanjit Singh Channi is the Congress’s official chief ministerial candidate in the Punjab election. He secured more votes than Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, who was pressing his nomination as the CM …

Only Congress is fit to govern Punjab: Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 10 months ago

Only Congress is fit to govern Punjab: Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday cautioned people against “experimenting” in the Punjab assembly elections on February 20, asserting that “only the Congress can take care of Punjab”. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressing at 'Navi Soch Nava Punjab' rally ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections, in Gurdaspur. Hailing the Congress party’s chief ministerial face, Charanjit Singh Channi, as someone who …

Punjab Elections 2022: BJP urges EC to bar Sidhu from campaigning
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab Elections 2022: BJP urges EC to bar Sidhu from campaigning

India TV News  

Highlights A BJP delegation met EC with a memorandum that Sidhu had insulted Brahmins BJP alleged that Sidhu was promoting hatred and division in society with his comments BJP memorandum urged EC to also censure Congress for promoting hatred and division The BJP on Monday urged the Election Commission to ban Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu from campaigning in …

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 polls | BJP rakes up conversions, anti-Sikh riots and national security issues to corner Congress
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls | BJP rakes up conversions, anti-Sikh riots and national security issues to corner Congress

India Today  

As the election campaigning in Punjab enters its last leg, prominent Bharatiya Janata Party leaders like party chief Jagat Prakash Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah raised the 1984 anti-Sikh riots issue to corner the Congress. READ | 'Channi gives Channi a clean chit': AAP shares meme targeting Punjab CM over illegal mining case "Channi is dreaming of a …

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 …

Days before polls, Sidhu shares his Punjab Model; promises to make it a welfare state
2 years, 10 months ago

Days before polls, Sidhu shares his Punjab Model; promises to make it a welfare state

India Today  

Even before his party could release its official poll manifesto, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu has shared his promised ‘Punjab Model’ on social media ahead of the state assembly elections on February 20. Sidhu’s Punjab Model draws inspiration from Guru Nanak’s philosophy of ‘terah-terah’ & ‘Sarbat Da Bhala’ and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's vision to empower panchayat Urban …

Punjab Assembly elections 2022: Captain Amarinder Singh prepares to hit the campaign trail
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab Assembly elections 2022: Captain Amarinder Singh prepares to hit the campaign trail

Firstpost  

The former chief minister said that Punjab needed a ‘double engine’ government, pointing out that the state needed the Centre’s support for state’s economic revival, which he says PLC-BJP-SAD alliance will help achieve Patiala: In front of the lush lawns of new Moti Bagh palace, the private residence of the scion of erstwhile Patiala royal family Captain Amarinder Singh, vehicles …

Punjab Election 2022: BJP's Goal Is To Create 'New Punjab', Says PM Modi In Virtual Rally
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab Election 2022: BJP's Goal Is To Create 'New Punjab', Says PM Modi In Virtual Rally

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a virtual rally in Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib and Ludhiana constituencies today. In his first virtual rally in the state, Prime Minister said his party’s goal is to create a “Nawan Punjab” and that they have the vision to translate this goal into reality. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses first virtual rally for #PunjabAssemblypolls …

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 polls: Rahul announces Channi as CM face, says 'need person who can understand poor'
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: Rahul announces Channi as CM face, says 'need person who can understand poor'

Firstpost  

Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, who was also a contender for the role, on Sunday hailed the decision of making Channi as the chief minister of the state On Sunday, Rahul Gandhi named Charanjit Singh Channi as the Congress’ chief ministerial face for the upcoming Assembly elections in Punjab. Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, who was also a …

‘All will abide by Rahul Gandhi's decision’, says Congress state chief Navjot Singh Sidhu
2 years, 10 months ago

‘All will abide by Rahul Gandhi's decision’, says Congress state chief Navjot Singh Sidhu

Firstpost  

The statement comes ahead of the announcement of the party’s chief ministerial candidate for Punjab Chandigarh: Ahead of senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s announcement of the party’s chief ministerial candidate for the Punjab Assembly polls, state party chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday said everybody will abide by his decision. Sidhu and Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi are the main …

All will abide by Rahul Gandhi's decision, says Sidhu ahead of Congress CM face reveal in Punjab
2 years, 10 months ago

All will abide by Rahul Gandhi's decision, says Sidhu ahead of Congress CM face reveal in Punjab

India Today  

The Congress is all set to announce its chief ministerial face for the upcoming Punjab Assembly election. Ahead of the announcement, one of the main contenders, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, took to Twitter on Sunday morning to say that everybody would abide by "leading light" Rahul Gandhi's decision. CONGRESS TO ANNOUNCE CM FACE Earlier this week, Congress leader …

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 …

'Will continue to serve Congress even if...': Sidhu to India TV ahead of CM face reveal for Punjab polls
2 years, 10 months ago

'Will continue to serve Congress even if...': Sidhu to India TV ahead of CM face reveal for Punjab polls

India TV News  

Highlights Punjab Congress Chief Sidhu said that he will continue to support Congress even if not made CM face. In an exclusive interview with India TV, Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Sidhu commented on this and said that he will continue to support the grand old party even if he isn't the CM face. Amid tensions over the state's top seat, …

Congress will announce its CM face for Punjab on February 6
2 years, 10 months ago

Congress will announce its CM face for Punjab on February 6

India Today  

The Congress will declare its chief ministerial face for Punjab on February 6 when former party chief Rahul Gandhi will visit the poll-bound state. Congress leader Harish Choudhary said that Rahul Gandhi will visit Punjab's Ludhiana on Sunday, February 6 and make the important announcement. Harish Choudhary said, "Rahul Gandhi will visit Ludhiana on February 6 and declare the Chief …

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 …

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 …

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