BJP hits out at Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu for hugging Pakistan army chief, demands suspension
6 years, 4 months ago

BJP hits out at Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu for hugging Pakistan army chief, demands suspension

Firstpost  

BJP has hit out against Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu for hugging Pakistan Army chief Qamar Javew Bajwa and has demanded his suspension from the party New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday attacked Punjab Minister and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu for hugging Pakistan’s Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa and for sitting beside the President of Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir at the swearing in ceremony of new Prime Minister Imran Khan and demanded his suspension from the party immediately. “Sidhu during his visit to Pakistan to attend the swearing in ceremony of Imran Khan as Pakistan’s Prime Minister hugged Pakistan’s Army Chief,” BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra told reporters adding that he also sat next to PoK President Masood Khan. Raking up the statements of several Congress leaders visiting Pakistan and praising Pakistan, the BJP leader said, “Salman Khurshid went to Pakistan and said Narendra Modi government did not want peace with Pakistan. “Your party leaders disrespect the army chief of the country by calling him a street goon, while your leader believes Pakistan’’s army Chief that they want peace,” he added.

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Rahul Gandhi in fresh trouble? Delhi Police registers FIR against Congress leader over Parliament scuffle
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rahul Gandhi in fresh trouble? Delhi Police registers FIR against Congress leader over Parliament scuffle

Live Mint  

In fresh trouble for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Delhi Police on Thursday registered an FIR against him over a scuffle in Parliament after the Bharatiya Janata Party lodged a complaint. Accusing Rahul Gandhi of "physical assault and incitement" during a scuffle on Parliament premises, the BJP sought his indictment under sections of attempt to murder and other charges. Following …

Fact Check: Arvind Kejriwal DID NOT snub Rahul Gandhi. Viral clip is edited
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fact Check: Arvind Kejriwal DID NOT snub Rahul Gandhi. Viral clip is edited

India Today  

Did Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal greet all INDIA bloc leaders except Rahul Gandhi at a recent public event? Meanwhile, Kejriwal goes ahead to greet Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee — seemingly skipping Rahul Gandhi altogether. The viral clip ends with Kejriwal, Chaddha, and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann waving their hands from …

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Congress workers and leaders staged a demonstration in Bhubaneswar on Thursday protesting against the derogatory statements made by BJP and Shiv Sena leaders against party leader Rahul Gandhi. Hundreds of party workers marched from the Congress Bhawan to the Kharavela Nagar police station and filed complaints against Union minister Ranveet Singh Bittu, Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Singh, BJP functionary …

Gujarat Congress hand-in-glove with BJP on party office attack? Probe on
6 months ago

Gujarat Congress hand-in-glove with BJP on party office attack? Probe on

New Indian Express  

AHMEDABAD: A week after BJP and Congress workers clashed at the latter’s Ahmedabad office over Rahul Gandhi’s speech in Parliament, the leadership of the grand old party has sought an immediate explanation from Gujarat party in-charge Mukul Wasnik following reports of a “tacit understanding” between leaders of both the parties on the incident. They said that certain leaders from both …

BJP pressured ex-Pakistan minister for praising Rahul Gandhi, claims Congress leader
8 months, 1 week ago

BJP pressured ex-Pakistan minister for praising Rahul Gandhi, claims Congress leader

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rashid Alvi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP over former Pakistan minister Fawad Chaudhry's 'Rahul Gandhi on fire' praise remark, saying that the latter made the remark under pressure so that the BJP can benefit from such statements in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. BJP said Congress's 'rishta' with Pakistan is clear now that a former …

Former Pak minister praises Rahul Gandhi, BJP attacks Congress
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Pak minister praises Rahul Gandhi, BJP attacks Congress

India Today  

The BJP on Wednesday attacked the Congress after Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, a former minister in Imran Khan's cabinet in Pakistan, shared a video featuring Rahul Gandhi on his social media handle and praised the Congress leader. In a post on X, Amit Malviya, BJP's IT cell chief, said, "Ch Fawad Hussain, who served in the Imran Khan cabinet, as Minister …

Opposition INDIA bloc's key members, AAP and Congress at loggerheads in Punjab
1 year, 3 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 …

Rajasthan: Congress leader shot dead in Dholpur by bike-borne assailants, cops launch probe
1 year, 4 months ago

Rajasthan: Congress leader shot dead in Dholpur by bike-borne assailants, cops launch probe

India TV News  

A Congress leader in Rajasthan’s Dholpur district was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants on Friday. Giving information about the incident, the police said that the incident occurred when Congress’ Jalalpur Mangrol block chief, had gone to a tent shop in connection with the inauguration of a local village revenue office. Came to pick up tent supplies Mehtab Singh, the Block …

India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi calls for army deployment to end ethnic violence in Manipur
1 year, 5 months ago

India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi calls for army deployment to end ethnic violence in Manipur

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s top opposition leader unleashed a strong condemnation Wednesday of …

Watch: Rahul Gandhi gets taste of his own medicine as Khalistanis heckle down his ‘muhabbat ki dukaan’ at US event
1 year, 7 months ago

Watch: Rahul Gandhi gets taste of his own medicine as Khalistanis heckle down his ‘muhabbat ki dukaan’ at US event

Firstpost  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is on a 10-day visit to the US, was heckled by Khalistanis during his ‘muhabbat ki dukaan’ event in California. A video of the incident that has now gone viral, shows, a group of Khalistani supporters suddenly getting up from the audience and starting to wave the Khalistani flag, interrupting the Congress leader’s speech. Slogans …

BJP takes aim at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his 'poisonous snake' jibe at PM Modi
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP takes aim at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his 'poisonous snake' jibe at PM Modi

India TV News  

Mallikarjun Kharge poisonous snake remark: Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday lashed out at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his "poisonous snake" jibe at PM Modi. Slamming Kharge, Vaishnaw said that the veteran leader's remark is the reflection of Congress' "cultural and mindset". Speaking to reporters here, the railway minister said the Congress has never …

After meeting Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka, Navjot Singh Sidhu calls on Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge
1 year, 9 months ago

After meeting Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka, Navjot Singh Sidhu calls on Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

India TV News  

After meeting his 'mentor' Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday paid a courtesy visit to party chief Mallikarjun Kharge. On Thursday, former MP Navjot Singh Sidhu, who completed his jail term in a 1988 road rage case, met Rahul Gandhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. “Credibility thy name is Mallikarjun Kharge.” Met and took blessings …

BJP deliberately trying to make a hero out of Rahul Gandhi, says Mamata; Congress rebukes
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP deliberately trying to make a hero out of Rahul Gandhi, says Mamata; Congress rebukes

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party saying that it is trying to make a hero out of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and to project him as the face of the opposition. "Our party supremo, while addressing our internal meeting over the phone, said the BJP is deliberately trying to make a hero out of …

BJP protests Pakistan FM Bhutto’s comment against Modi
2 years ago

BJP protests Pakistan FM Bhutto’s comment against Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana BJP on Saturday strongly condemned Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto’s comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and burnt his effigy during a protest in the city. State BJP president Bandi Sanjay Kumar led a protest march from the Babu Jagjivan Ram statue at Basheerbagh to the Ambedkar statue at Tank Bund declaring that Bilawal Bhutto, who lost …

BJP Says Congress Should Apologize For Gandhi's Army Statement Says Kharge Should Expel Him From Congress
2 years ago

BJP Says Congress Should Apologize For Gandhi's Army Statement Says Kharge Should Expel Him From Congress

ABP News  

New Delhi: The BJP launched a fierce attack on Rahul Gandhi on Saturday for his remark that Chinese soldiers are beating up Indian Army personnel in Arunachal Pradesh and said the Congress should immediately expel him from the party. Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said if Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is not "remote-controlled" and if the opposition party stands …

Kharge should expel Rahul Gandhi from Congress: BJP
2 years ago

Kharge should expel Rahul Gandhi from Congress: BJP

The Hindu  

The BJP launched a fierce attack on Rahul Gandhi on Saturday for his remark that Chinese soldiers are beating up Indian Army personnel in Arunachal Pradesh and said the Congress should immediately expel him from the party. Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said if Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is not "remote-controlled" and if the opposition party stands with the …

'When Rahul Chills in AC Room, PM Modi is Out Encouraging Army': BJP Raps Cong Over China War Remark
2 years ago

'When Rahul Chills in AC Room, PM Modi is Out Encouraging Army': BJP Raps Cong Over China War Remark

News 18  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday slammed the comments made by Rahul Gandhi where he alleged that India is ignoring the threat of war from China. “It is important to highlight that in last eight years not even an inch of our land captured by anyone,” the BJP said hitting out at Rahul Gandhi personally. “Don’t know why Rahul Gandhi …

'Kharge should expel Rahul Gandhi from Congress if he is not a remote-controlled President': BJP
2 years ago

'Kharge should expel Rahul Gandhi from Congress if he is not a remote-controlled President': BJP

India TV News  

Rahul Gandhi's controversial statement: The Bhartiya Janata Party on Saturday pressed Congress to expel Rahul Gandhi from the party for his alleged "derogatory" remarks against the Indian army. In a fierce attack on Gandhi, the Saffron party urged the newly elected Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to expel Rahul Gandhi from the party. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia, during a press conference …

Punjab, Karnataka, and now Rajasthan: Congress in a permanent state of crisis
2 years, 3 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 …

Punjab Congress in-charge accuses Sidhu of indiscipline
2 years, 8 months ago

Punjab Congress in-charge accuses Sidhu of indiscipline

The Hindu  

All India Congress Committee in-charge for Punjab Harish Chaudhary has written to party president Sonia Gandhi, recommending that the party seek an explanation from former Pradesh Congress Committee chief Navjot Singh Sidhu for “portraying himself above the party and setting an example for others to break party discipline”. Mr. Chaudhary forwarded a detailed note by Punjab PCC chief Amrinder Singh …

BJP hits out at Congress and other opposition parties over joint statement on hate speech and communal violence
2 years, 8 months ago

BJP hits out at Congress and other opposition parties over joint statement on hate speech and communal violence

Firstpost  

BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia claimed that the opposition’s appeal to people to maintain peace and harmony is as hollow as is the intention of the leaders behind the statement New Delhi: The BJP alleged on 16 April, 2022, that the Congress and other opposition parties do “vulture politics” over dead bodies and are only interested in harming harmony in society. …

Sonia sacks Congress chiefs in five States
2 years, 9 months ago

Sonia sacks Congress chiefs in five States

The Hindu  

In a move to fix accountability for the party’s decimation in the recently concluded Assembly elections in five States, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday sacked the Congress chiefs of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa. The move not only comes just two days after the Congress Working Committee asked Ms. Gandhi to take immediate corrective steps but also …

Sidhu proved suicide bomber for party: Punjab Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu
2 years, 10 months ago

Sidhu proved suicide bomber for party: Punjab Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu

India Today  

Following the Congress’s humiliating defeat in the recently concluded Punjab Assembly elections, the party again seems to be facing friction within the state unit. Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu hit out at Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu and held him responsible for the party’s debacle in the polls. In a video shared on Facebook, Ravneet Singh Bittu said, “Leaders …

Rahul Gandhi Should Take Over Cong Reins, Punjab Loss Due to Infighting: Ashok Gehlot Ahead of CWC Meet
2 years, 10 months ago

Rahul Gandhi Should Take Over Cong Reins, Punjab Loss Due to Infighting: Ashok Gehlot Ahead of CWC Meet

News 18  

No questions can be raised on Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi’s leadership in the Congress, said Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot after the Grand Old Party’s dismal show across the five states which recently witnessed assembly elections. Talking to News18 ahead of the Congress Working Commitee meeting, Gehlot said the Congress had lost in Punjab due its internal fighting. But …

Worst Show in UP, Blow in Punjab: Did Channi's 'Bhaiyye' Remark & Gandhi's Laugh Come Back to Bite Them?
2 years, 10 months ago

Worst Show in UP, Blow in Punjab: Did Channi's 'Bhaiyye' Remark & Gandhi's Laugh Come Back to Bite Them?

News 18  

The Congress touched a new low in the crucial Uttar Pradesh, winning only two seats and receiving just 2.39 percent vote share. In the worst-ever performance in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the Congress not only scored its lowest tally in the state with two seats, but also the party’s voting percentage fell from 6.25 percent in the 2017 polls, …

Punjab: NSUI member Nadeem Khan detained for throwing a flag at Rahul Gandhi's vehicle
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab: NSUI member Nadeem Khan detained for throwing a flag at Rahul Gandhi's vehicle

Op India  

On February 6, National Student Union of India member Nadeem Khan threw a Congress Party flag on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s convoy in Punjab. At the time of the incident, Congress leader Sunil Jakhar was driving the car while Navjot Singh Sidhu and CM Charanjit Singh Channi were sitting in the back seat. Speaking to OpIndia, the officer-in-charge, Gurvinder Singh, …

All will abide by Rahul Gandhi's decision, says Sidhu ahead of Congress CM face reveal in Punjab
2 years, 11 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 …

Amarinder Singh says PM Modi will visit Punjab soon to campaign for upcoming polls
2 years, 11 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: 5 congress MPs boycott Rahul Gandhi's visit, reports suggest
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab: 5 congress MPs boycott Rahul Gandhi's visit, reports suggest

Op India  

In Punjab, Congress seems to be heading towards another huge crisis ahead of the assembly election. Five of the eight Congress Lok Sabha MPs from Punjab are boycotting Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the state on Thursday, according to reports. Citing sources, reports say that the five MPs do not find Rahul Gandhi’s leadership reasonable and unless Rahul Gandhi relinquishes his …

Navjot Sidhu's principal strategic advisor Mustafa booked for 'communal' remarks
2 years, 11 months ago

Navjot Sidhu's principal strategic advisor Mustafa booked for 'communal' remarks

India TV News  

Highlights FIR has been lodged on complaint of a police officer in Malerkotla BJP general secretary had also taken strong exception to Mustafa's remarks The BJP had accused the former Punjab IPS officer of making the controversial remarks against Hindus Former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa has been booked for allegedly making communal remarks at a public meeting in Malerkotla, police …

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

Sidhu’s verbal attack on Punjab govt makes Congress workers, leaders anxious
3 years ago

Sidhu’s verbal attack on Punjab govt makes Congress workers, leaders anxious

The Hindu  

As Assembly elections in Punjab draw closer, the Congress government is facing verbal attacks by its own State president Navjot Singh Sidhu and this seems to have left the party workers and leaders in a state of anxiousness. Also, as Mr. Sidhu continues to rake of issues surrounding Sikhs in an attempt to woo the Sikh votes, there’s an increasing …

Setback for Sidhu, Congress not to declare chief ministerial candidate in Punjab
3 years ago

Setback for Sidhu, Congress not to declare chief ministerial candidate in Punjab

India Today  

In a major setback for Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, who was projecting himself as the chief ministerial candidate for the 2022 assembly election, the party high command has decided not to declare a CM face in Punjab. The party's high command has said that Navjot Singh Sidhu will be presented as a Jat leader, Chief Minister Charanjit Singh …

Navjot Sidhu draws flak from Punjab cops over 'wet pants' remark
3 years ago

Navjot Sidhu draws flak from Punjab cops over 'wet pants' remark

India Today  

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu kicked off a controversy while praising the two Congress leaders. Punjab Police inspector Balbir Singh, posted in Jalanhar criticised Sidhu for demoralising the police force. Sidhu’s remarks spark political slugfest Navjot Sidhu's remarks have evoked sharp responses from the Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiromani Akali Dal leaders. ALSO READ: Navjot Singh Sidhu draws sharp …

Did Congress high command clip Navjot Singh Sidhu's wings?
3 years, 1 month 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 Congress Restive as Leaders Say Sidhu 'Crossed a Line' With Hunger Strike Threat Against Channi Govt
3 years, 1 month ago

Punjab Congress Restive as Leaders Say Sidhu 'Crossed a Line' With Hunger Strike Threat Against Channi Govt

News 18  

Punjab Congress leaders have started getting restive over Navjot Singh Sidhu’s continued diatribe against Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s government, with some asserting that the cricketer-turned-politician was transgressing the ‘line’ far too often. As polls approach in few months, leaders say Punjab Congress chief Sidhu’s social media digs against his own party’s government are not only denting the party image …

Congress supporting subversive forces in Punjab: BJP on ex gratia for R-Day violence accused
3 years, 2 months ago

Congress supporting subversive forces in Punjab: BJP on ex gratia for R-Day violence accused

India Today  

The BJP has accused Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Channi of “supporting and promoting subversive forces” after the state government announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the 83 people arrested for allegedly stoking violence at the Red Fort on Republic Day. “Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu have been exposed by making this …

Navjot Sidhu says Punjab may be heading for civil war, BJP slams 'irresponsible' remark
3 years, 2 months 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 …

'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 meets Rahul Gandhi, withdraws resignation as Punjab Congress chief
3 years, 2 months ago

Sidhu meets Rahul Gandhi, withdraws resignation as Punjab Congress chief

India TV News  

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday reached the national capital at the residence of senior leader Rahul Gandhi to meet him, after which AICC General Secretary Harish Rawat announced that Sidhu has withdrawn his resignation as Chief of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. Days after resigning as Punjab Congress chief, Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday said his concerns have been …

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

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

Why Navjot Singh Sidhu's resignation is a loss for Priyanka-Rahul's efforts to rejig Congress
3 years, 3 months ago

Why Navjot Singh Sidhu's resignation is a loss for Priyanka-Rahul's efforts to rejig Congress

Firstpost  

In granting Sidhu his two long-standing wishes, a powerful post and the ouster of Amarinder, the Congress central leadership had completely owned the Punjab restructuring. How Sidhu embarassed Gandhis In granting Sidhu his two long-standing wishes, a powerful post and the ouster of Amarinder, the Congress central leadership had completely owned the Punjab restructuring. Senior leaders, including Harish Rawat who …

Cannot let tainted leaders run govt again, says Sidhu day after resigning as Punjab Congress chief
3 years, 3 months ago

Cannot let tainted leaders run govt again, says Sidhu day after resigning as Punjab Congress chief

India Today  

Navjot Singh Sidhu, who abruptly quit as the Punjab Congress chief on Tuesday, has posted a video on Twitter saying he will continue to fight for the truth. “I will keep fighting the fight for truth till my last breath,” wrote Navjot Singh Sidhu on Twitter, a day after he resigned as the Punjab Congress chief, throwing the state unit …

We don't have to do anything if Rahul Gandhi is there: Shivraj Chouhan takes dig at Punjab Congress crisis
3 years, 3 months ago

We don't have to do anything if Rahul Gandhi is there: Shivraj Chouhan takes dig at Punjab Congress crisis

India Today  

Taking a dig at the Congress crisis in Punjab, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that Rahul Gandhi is sinking Congress and as long as he is there, the BJP does not have to do anything. We don't have to do anything as long as Rahul Gandhi is there: Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj S Chouhan in Prithvipur pic.twitter.com/qH5QrV17hj …

It's not cricket: Sunil Jakhar after Sidhu quit as Punjab Congress chief, calls it 'breach of trust'
3 years, 3 months ago

It's not cricket: Sunil Jakhar after Sidhu quit as Punjab Congress chief, calls it 'breach of trust'

India Today  

It’s just not cricket!" -- former Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar lashed out at Navjot Singh Sidhu hours after the latter quit as the president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. Sunil Jakhar's comments came hours after Navjot Singh Sidhu resigned as the Punjab Congress chief. — Sunil Jakhar September 28, 2021 Navjot Singh Sidhu resigned as the president of …

'It's Just Not Cricket': Sunil Jakhar Hits Out at Sidhu for 'Breaching Trust' of Congress Leadership
3 years, 3 months ago

'It's Just Not Cricket': Sunil Jakhar Hits Out at Sidhu for 'Breaching Trust' of Congress Leadership

News 18  

Former Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday said Navjot Singh Sidhu, who has tendered resignation from the PCC president post, has “compromised with the faith” and “breached the trust” of the party high-command. Sidhu, a cricketer-turned-politician, had taken over as the Punjab Congress chief from Jakhar on July 18 this year after a months-long bitter tussle within the party’s …

'Speechless President': Sidhu Being Cajoled into Withdrawing Decision; Coterie Firm on 'Demands'
3 years, 3 months ago

'Speechless President': Sidhu Being Cajoled into Withdrawing Decision; Coterie Firm on 'Demands'

News 18  

Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday sent waves through the Punjab Congress with his resignation as chief of the party, after continued ripples of infighting this year. Other leaders are meeting up with Sidhu even as Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi is huddled up with 15 ministers in an emergency meeting amid the political crisis. Congress Working President Sukhwinder Danny …

'Rakhi Sawant' is Back to Haunt Navjot Singh Sidhu. AAP Leader Retweets Old Jeer
3 years, 3 months ago

'Rakhi Sawant' is Back to Haunt Navjot Singh Sidhu. AAP Leader Retweets Old Jeer

News 18  

Minutes after Navjot Singh Sidhu resigned from the post of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president, Aam Aadmi Party MLA Raghav Chadha on Tuesday reiterated his ‘Rakhi Sawant’ remark for Sidhu by retweeting an 11-day-old post on a social media platform. On September 17, Chadha had quote tweeted Sidhu’s video tweet and said, “The Rakhi Sawant of Punjab politics -Navjot Singh …

Sidhu's resignation: How Punjab politics turned upside down in 2 months
3 years, 3 months ago

Sidhu's resignation: How Punjab politics turned upside down in 2 months

India Today  

The Congress’s problems in Punjab are far from over. Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu took over as Punjab Congress chief on July 23, emerging ‘victorious’ in a bitter rivalry with Captain Amarinder Singh, the former Punjab chief minister. Amarinder Singh questioned Sidhu’s commitment to the security of India and Punjab, alleging he had close ties with Pakistan Army chief General Qamar …

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