Former Dhuri MLA Dalvir Singh Goldy quits Congress
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Dhuri MLA Dalvir Singh Goldy quits Congress

Hindustan Times  

Former Dhuri MLA Dalvir Singh Khangura alias Goldy quit the Congress on Tuesday, days after expressing “disappointment” over being denied the party ticket from Sangrur Lok Sabha seat. Former Dhuri MLA Dalvir Singh Khangura alias Goldy was upset over being denied a Lok Sabha ticket from Sangrur. In his resignation letter to Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Amarinder Raja Warring, Goldy said he was disappointed with the state leadership and thus decided to resign from the party membership and the post of Sangrur district unit chief. My family and close friends know how difficult it was for me to take this decision.” Earlier, in a Facebook live on April 16, Goldy had expressed his displeasure over denial of the party ticket and urged the high command not to “betray anyone”.

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