Punjab Congress turmoil: Navjot Singh Sidhu's adviser Malwinder Singh Mali quits
3 years, 4 months ago

Punjab Congress turmoil: Navjot Singh Sidhu's adviser Malwinder Singh Mali quits

India TV News  

Malwinder Singh Mali, the advisor of Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, has resigned from the post. Garg, who is the former registrar of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, had questioned Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh's criticism of Pakistan. The Chief Minister slammed the statements as "totally misplaced" and urged them to stick to only giving advice to the Punjab Congress president. Earlier on Tuesday, taking strong exception to the patently anti-national and pro-Pak comments of Sidhu's aides, a group of Punjab Congress Ministers and MLA on called for strong action under the law.

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Is Navjot Singh Sidhu also leaving Congress? Speculation rife as he calls for a press conference on farmer issue
10 months, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

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

What Will Navjot Singh Sidhu's Return Mean for the Congress? EXPLAINED
1 year, 9 months ago

What Will Navjot Singh Sidhu's Return Mean for the Congress? EXPLAINED

News 18  

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu walked free on Saturday after spending nearly 10 months in Patiala central jail in a 1988 road rage death case. Several Congress leaders including Amritsar MP Gurjit Aujla, former Punjab Congress chiefs Shamsher Singh Dullo, Mohinder Singh Kaypee and Lal Singh, former MLA Navtej Singh Cheema, other leaders Ashwani Sekhri, Sukhwinder Singh Danny were also …

Congress turncoats bag plum posts in BJP; Amarinder, Jakhar in party top body; Shergill new spokesperson
2 years, 1 month ago

Congress turncoats bag plum posts in BJP; Amarinder, Jakhar in party top body; Shergill new spokesperson

India TV News  

Former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh and former MP Sunil Jakhar were appointed as members of the Bharatiya Janta Party National Executive on Friday. Other appointments in BJP Madan Kaushik, Vishnu Deo Sai, its former presidents of Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh respectively, Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, Manoranjan Kalia and Amanjot Kaur Ramoowalia, all three from Punjab, have been made special …

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 …

Amarinder Singh joins BJP: How Captain's entry will aid the saffron camp in Punjab
2 years, 3 months ago

Amarinder Singh joins BJP: How Captain's entry will aid the saffron camp in Punjab

Firstpost  

With Amarinder Singh’s joining, the BJP has gained a strong Sikh face in Punjab. Former Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh joined BJP in the presence of Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar, Kiren Rijiju, BJP leader Sunil Jakhar & BJP Punjab chief Ashwani Sharma. pic.twitter.com/kXatMlvPVP — ANI September 19, 2022 Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar, Kiren Rijiju, BJP leader Sunil Jakhar …

Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh to be NDA's next Vice President candidate
2 years, 6 months ago

Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh to be NDA's next Vice President candidate

India TV News  

Highlights Ex-Chief Minister of Punjab, Amarinder Singh is likely to be NDA’s candidate for Vice President post The Captain's party Punjab Lok Congress will merge with the BJP after his return from London The 'Captain' was in Congress for over five decades, he resigned last year after he was 'humiliated' Former Chief Minister of Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh is likely …

Tip of iceberg: Captain Amarinder Singh as Congress logs 5 defections in Punjab
2 years, 7 months ago

Tip of iceberg: Captain Amarinder Singh as Congress logs 5 defections in Punjab

India Today  

Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh took a jibe at the Congress after five more party leaders from Punjab defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday, June 4. Former Punjab cabinet ministers Gurpreet Singh Kangar, Balbir Singh Sidhu, Raj Kumar Verka, Sunder Sham Arora, and ex-MLA Kewal Singh Dhillon were inducted into the BJP on Saturday. Following the …

Amarinder will meet CM Mann, will give names of ex-ministers involved in corruption: PLC leader
2 years, 7 months ago

Amarinder will meet CM Mann, will give names of ex-ministers involved in corruption: PLC leader

India TV News  

Highlights Amarinder Singh will meet Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann soon Singh stated that he was ready to hand over names of corrupt ministers during his period Amarinder Singh was made to resign as the chief minister last year by Congress Punjab Lok Congress chief spokesperson Pritpal Singh Balliawal on Saturday said his party chief Amarinder Singh will meet Chief Minister …

5 Months, 5 Exits: As Kapil Sibal Bids Adieu, A Look at Other Cong Leaders Who Left for Greener Pastures
2 years, 7 months ago

5 Months, 5 Exits: As Kapil Sibal Bids Adieu, A Look at Other Cong Leaders Who Left for Greener Pastures

News 18  

It was yet another nail, this time a veteran one, in the coffin of the Grand Old Party on Wednesday as Congress leader Kapil Sibal — flanked by Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav — filed his nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election with the support of the SP and announced that he had severed ties with the Congress. Let’s …

‘Thoko Tali’: Amarinder Singh's party on Sidhu’s one-year prison term in road rage case
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Thoko Tali’: Amarinder Singh's party on Sidhu’s one-year prison term in road rage case

Hindustan Times  

Moments after the Supreme Court sentenced Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu to one year in jail in a 1988 road rage case, Amarinder Singh’s party Punjab Lok Congress put out a short tweet that aimed at taking at the cricketer-turned-politician. Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu was sentenced to one year in jail, nearly 35 years after he was accused …

Sunil Jakhar Latest to Abandon Sinking Cong Ship. From Jitin Prasada to RPN Singh, A Look at Recent Exits
2 years, 8 months ago

Sunil Jakhar Latest to Abandon Sinking Cong Ship. From Jitin Prasada to RPN Singh, A Look at Recent Exits

News 18  

After months of speculation, which involved a blow hot, blow cold relationship, veteran Congress leader Sunil Jakhar quit the party on Saturday, even as the Grand Old Party has gone into a huddle in Udaipur for a ‘Chintan ‘ Shivir’ to chalk out a roadmap for its rejuvenation. News18 takes a look at the recent Congress exits: Ripun Bora: Former …

Navjot Singh Sidhu to meet Bhagwant Mann tomorrow; CWC to hold talks on Congress' revival
2 years, 8 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 …

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 …

Resentment in Sidhu camp after Congress appoints new PCC chief
2 years, 9 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 …

Here's why Congress replaced Navjot Sidhu with Amrinder Singh Raja as new Punjab chief
2 years, 9 months ago

Here's why Congress replaced Navjot Sidhu with Amrinder Singh Raja as new Punjab chief

India Today  

Former Punjab Congress Committee chief Navjot Singh Sidhu paid a price for his outbursts against his government and failure to keep the Party's flock together in Punjab. The Congress party high command has picked Rahul Gandhi loyalist Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as the new PCC chief. Former National Youth Congress President and a three-time MLA from Gidderbaha Assembly Constituency, Amrinder …

Punjab: Congress Appoints Amarinder Singh Raja Warring As State Chief, Bajwa Is New CLP Leader
2 years, 9 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 …

Why two nations bowled out two prominent netas
2 years, 9 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 …

Sonia sacks Congress chiefs in five States
2 years, 10 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 …

After poll debacle, Sonia Gandhi shows door to Sidhu, 4 other state Congress chiefs
2 years, 10 months ago

After poll debacle, Sonia Gandhi shows door to Sidhu, 4 other state Congress chiefs

India Today  

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi has sought the resignations of the five PCC chiefs of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa and Manipur. Sonia Gandhi has asked the PCC Presidents of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa & Manipur to put in their resignations in order to facilitate reorganisation of PCC's," Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala wrote on Twitter. READ: Rahul …

In Post-Poll Purge, Sonia Gandhi Asks Five State Congress Presidents to Resign
2 years, 10 months ago

In Post-Poll Purge, Sonia Gandhi Asks Five State Congress Presidents to Resign

News 18  

After the party’s poor performance in recently concluded five state assembly elections, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has asked the Pradesh Congress Committee presidents of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa, and Manipur to tender resignations in order to facilitate the reorganization of the state unit’s top post. Sonia Gandhi has asked the PCC Presidents of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa & …

Assembly election debacle: Sonia Gandhi asks Sidhu to resign as Punjab party chief
2 years, 10 months ago

Assembly election debacle: Sonia Gandhi asks Sidhu to resign as Punjab party chief

India TV News  

Highlights Sonia Gandhi asks PCCs of Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur to resign Development comes two days after the CWC discussed threadbare reasons for Congress' debacle in polls Congress was routed in all poll-bound states Springing into action, Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi has asked Punjab party chief Navjot Singh Sidhu to resign from the post, informed party spokesperson …

Gandhis solely responsible for Congress rout in recent polls in 5 states, says Amarinder Singh
2 years, 10 months ago

Gandhis solely responsible for Congress rout in recent polls in 5 states, says Amarinder Singh

India Today  

Holding the Gandhi family responsible for the Congress’ poor performance in the recent Assembly polls, Punjab Lok Congress chief and former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday hit out at the Congress Working Committee for trying to put the blame on him instead. Captain Amarinder Singh resigned as the chief minister of Punjab and quit the Congress party after …

'Can't Abdicate Responsibility for Loss': Angry Voices Inside Punjab Congress Rise Against Sidhu
2 years, 10 months ago

'Can't Abdicate Responsibility for Loss': Angry Voices Inside Punjab Congress Rise Against Sidhu

News 18  

Resentment is brewing within Punjab Congress against state unit chief Navjot Singh Sidhu for refusing to take responsibility for the drubbing received by the grand old party in the assembly elections. The entire top brass of Punjab Congress has virtually remained silent about the poll debacle, refusing to accept responsibility. Sidhu, reacting to the party’s dismal performance and negligible presence …

'Congress will never learn...': Amarinder Singh's blast after Punjab disaster
2 years, 10 months ago

'Congress will never learn...': Amarinder Singh's blast after Punjab disaster

Hindustan Times  

Ex Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh lashed out at the Congress Friday after spokesperson Randeep Surjewala blamed '4.5 years of anti-incumbency under Captain.' Full list of winners for 2022 Punjab Assembly election Speaking shortly after Arvind Kejriwal's AAP recorded a landslide victory - winning 92 of the Assembly's 117 seats - Surjewala yesterday claimed voters' ill-feeling against Singh, who quit …

Congress's Navjot Sidhu loses to AAP rival by over 6,000 votes in Punjab
2 years, 10 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 Exit Polls Predict Cong Loss, But Gandhis May Placate Sidhu, Give Channi Key Role to Woo Dalits
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab Exit Polls Predict Cong Loss, But Gandhis May Placate Sidhu, Give Channi Key Role to Woo Dalits

News 18  

As the numbers came in for the exit polls on Monday and gave an impressive edge to the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab, there was a deathly silence in the Congress office in Chandigarh. State Congress unit chief Navjot Singh Sidhu was at the party office in Chandigarh, busy with a membership drive. One, Channi, even if the Congress loses, …

Why Was Capt Amarinder Singh Removed as Punjab CM? Rahul Gandhi Answers
2 years, 10 months ago

Why Was Capt Amarinder Singh Removed as Punjab CM? Rahul Gandhi Answers

News 18  

Amid the high-octane campaign for Punjab assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said Captain Amarinder Singh was removed from the post of Chief Minister because he denied providing free electricity to the poor people of the state, citing his contract with the power supply companies. Addressing a public rally in poll-bound Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib, Gandhi said, “I will …

Punjab polls: Why Rahul, Priyanka are disowning Amarinder Singh and his Congress govt too
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: Why Rahul, Priyanka are disowning Amarinder Singh and his Congress govt too

India Today  

Earlier this week, top Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra spoke for the first time on why the party removed Captain Amarinder Singh as Punjab chief minister in September 2021. Don't you have a contract with Punjab's people?” Rahul Gandhi then claimed that Charanjit Singh Channi, who was made Punjab CM after Amarinder Singh resigned, followed the directives …

Punjab Elections 2022: BJP urges EC to bar Sidhu from campaigning
2 years, 11 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 …

Punjab Election 2022: Amarinder replaced as his govt was being run by BJP from Delhi, says Priyanka
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab Election 2022: Amarinder replaced as his govt was being run by BJP from Delhi, says Priyanka

India TV News  

Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said the former chief minister Amarinder Singh-led Punjab government had to be replaced as it was being run by the BJP from Delhi. She also attacked the Aam Aadmi Party, accusing it of doing nothing in Delhi and said its government has been a "failure". Vadra was addressing a "Navi Soch, Nava …

Punjab polls: Sidhu hails Channi's candidature, calls himself 'Punjab ka aashiq'
2 years, 11 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, 11 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 …

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 …

Will accept Rahul Gandhi's decision on CM face in Punjab: Navjot Sidhu | Exclusive
2 years, 11 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, 11 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, …

Punjab polls: Higher-ups top want weak CM, says Navjot Sidhu in race for top post
2 years, 11 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: Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife says he is a hero and will remain so
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab polls: Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife says he is a hero and will remain so

India Today  

With the Congress likely to announce its chief ministerial face for the Punjab Assembly polls on February 6, state party president Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife on Thursday said it doesn’t matter who becomes the chief minister, her husband will remain a hero. “Navjot Singh Sidhu is a hero and he will remain a hero,” she said while talking to reporters …

Ahead of Cong's decision on CM face in Punjab, Sidhu visits Vaishno Devi, prays for 'dushtaan da vinaash'
2 years, 11 months ago

Ahead of Cong's decision on CM face in Punjab, Sidhu visits Vaishno Devi, prays for 'dushtaan da vinaash'

India TV News  

Highlights Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday visited the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu. As assembly elections in Punjab are inching close, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday visited the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu. Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had said that both Channi and Sidhu assured him that whoever be the chief ministerial face for …

Charanjit Singh Channi or Navjot Singh Sidhu - Who will be Congress' CM face in Punjab? Announcement today
2 years, 11 months ago

Charanjit Singh Channi or Navjot Singh Sidhu - Who will be Congress' CM face in Punjab? Announcement today

India TV News  

Highlights Incumbent CM Charanjit Singh Channi is the frontrunner, say sources Sidhu has also been weighing in on his CM ambitions AAP has declared Bhagwant Mann as party's CM candidate Amidst intensified infighting in the Congress' Punjab unit, the party high command is now considering announcing the name of its chief ministerial candidate. If reports are to be believed, incumbent …

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 …

Dissidence in Congress is less compared to rivals, says Sidhu
2 years, 11 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 …

Punjab Polls: Political Futures of Many Bigwigs Tied to Election Outcome
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab Polls: Political Futures of Many Bigwigs Tied to Election Outcome

News 18  

Apart from being unprecedented in terms of the political combinations in the fray, the February 20 Punjab assembly polls will also determine the political futures of many of the state’s bigwigs. For former chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh, who filed his nomination papers from his stronghold Patiala on Monday, it is going to be a do-or-die battle for political survival. …

Punjab polls: 'Only Congress can defeat itself,' claims Sidhu
2 years, 11 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: 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 …

Pargat Singh: ‘Anti-Congress vote will be divided’
2 years, 11 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 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 …

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