High command to take a call: Sidhu on returning to active politics
4 months, 1 week ago

High command to take a call: Sidhu on returning to active politics

Hindustan Times  

Navjot Singh Sidhu on Thursday hinted that he is not averse to returning to active politics again. Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu with his wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu addresses a press conference, in Amritsar on Thursday. Post his one-year imprisonment in a 1988 road rage case and his wife’s subsequent illness, Sidhu has been away from active politics. Sandhu shared pictures of the meeting on his social media handles with the caption: ‘A pleasure to meet with Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu at Samundri House and discuss #Amritsar related developmental issues’.

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Is Navjot Singh Sidhu also leaving Congress? Speculation rife as he calls for a press conference on farmer issue
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Will Congress Crack the Whip on Navjot Singh Sidhu for ‘Indiscipline’?
2 years, 10 months ago

Will Congress Crack the Whip on Navjot Singh Sidhu for ‘Indiscipline’?

News 18  

After Sunil Jakhar, is the Congress high command contemplating disciplinary action against former Punjab Congress Committee president Navjot Singh Sidhu? Chaudhary wrote to party president Sonia Gandhi on April 23, seeking issuance of the notice after having received a complaint from the newly chosen state unit chief Amarinder Singh Warring, accusing Sidhu of indulging in “blatant anti-party activities”. “The first …

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

All will abide by Rahul Gandhi's decision, says Sidhu ahead of Congress CM face reveal in Punjab
3 years, 1 month 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 …

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

Did Congress high command clip Navjot Singh Sidhu's wings?
3 years, 3 months 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 …

Last chance for damage control: Sidhu says won't let real issues of Punjab take back seat
3 years, 5 months ago

Last chance for damage control: Sidhu says won't let real issues of Punjab take back seat

India Today  

Amid high drama within the Punjab Congress, the party's state unit chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday said he would stick to the real issues of Punjab and won't let them take a back seat. In a series of tweets, Sidhu said, "Punjab must come back to its real issues that concern every Punjabi and our future generations How will …

'Punjab's last chance...': Navjot Singh Sidhu in letter to Sonia Gandhi
3 years, 5 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 says 'have faith in Gandhis' as Congress to take BIG decision on Punjab today
3 years, 5 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 …

Grateful to Congress High Command for Facilitating Me But There Can’t be Any Compromises: Sidhu
3 years, 5 months ago

Grateful to Congress High Command for Facilitating Me But There Can’t be Any Compromises: Sidhu

News 18  

Chandigarh: Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu Wednesday said he is always grateful to the party high command for "facilitating" him even as he asserted there "can never be compromises". Amid the factional feud in the Punjab Congress, Sidhu will be meeting AICC general secretary Harish Rawat and senior party leader K C Venugopal on October 14 for a discussion …

'Trust Gandhis': Navjot Singh Sidhu on Punjab crisis after Delhi meeting
3 years, 5 months ago

'Trust Gandhis': Navjot Singh Sidhu on Punjab crisis after Delhi meeting

India TV News  

Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, who resigned as Punjab unit chief a few days ago, on Thursday met Congress general secretary KC Venugopal and Punjab Incharge Harish Rawat at the AICC office in Delhi and discussed organisational matters pertaining to party affairs in state. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Navjot Singh Sidhu said that he fully trusts …

Always grateful to Congress high command for 'facilitating' me: Navjot Singh Sidhu
3 years, 5 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 …

Sidhu to visit Delhi on October 14; 'organisational matters' to be discussed with Rawat, Venugopal
3 years, 5 months ago

Sidhu to visit Delhi on October 14; 'organisational matters' to be discussed with Rawat, Venugopal

India TV News  

Congress leader Harish Rawat on Tuesday announced that Navjot Singh Sidhu will arrive in Delhi on October 14 to hold discussions with him and Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal. The political crisis in Punjab was elevated when Sidhu had submitted his resignation as the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee Chief, shortly after Charanjit Singh Channi got inducted as the new CM …

Sidhu likely to continue as Punjab Congress chief after Channi meet, say sources; not joining BJP: Amarinder
3 years, 6 months ago

Sidhu likely to continue as Punjab Congress chief after Channi meet, say sources; not joining BJP: Amarinder

Firstpost  

Channi, meanwhile, has called a cabinet meeting on 4 October at the Secretariat, ANI reported There seems to be no slowing down in the churning of Punjab politics. The suspense over the resolution of issues raised by Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu continued Thursday evening after a two-hour meeting between him and Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi. Punjab CM …

Why Navjot Singh Sidhu's resignation is a loss for Priyanka-Rahul's efforts to rejig Congress
3 years, 6 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 …

Priyanka Gandhi likely to reach out to Sidhu, may persuade him to take back resignation: Sources
3 years, 6 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi likely to reach out to Sidhu, may persuade him to take back resignation: Sources

India TV News  

Amid the ongoing power tussle in the Punjab Congress, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra may persuade Navjot Singh Sidhu, who resigned as party's state unit chief on Tuesday, to take back his resignation, according to sources. Sidhu quitting as Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief have further plunged the party into a fresh crisis just months ahead of the assembly elections in the …

Navjot Singh Sidhu couldn't stand a Dalit was made Punjab CM, alleges AAP
3 years, 6 months ago

Navjot Singh Sidhu couldn't stand a Dalit was made Punjab CM, alleges AAP

India TV News  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday claimed that Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu quit from his post as he 'could not bear" that a Dalit has been made the chief minister of the state. Sidhu on Tuesday resigned as the chief of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee ahead of the Assembly elections in the state early next year. In …

Five possible reasons why Navjot Singh Sidhu may have quit
3 years, 6 months ago

Five possible reasons why Navjot Singh Sidhu may have quit

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu’s surprise resignation on Tuesday, less than five weeks after he took over the reins of the faction-torn state unit, was the culmination of a series of behind-the-scenes events that left him peeved since the resignation of bête noire, Captain Amarinder Singh, as the chief minister. HT looks at possible reasons why cricketer-turned-politician may have …

Congress leadership miffed with Navjot Sidhu? Deny him time for meeting
3 years, 6 months ago

Congress leadership miffed with Navjot Sidhu? Deny him time for meeting

India TV News  

Amid an intense power struggle in Punjab Congress, state unit party chief Navjot Singh Sindhu on Thursday returned to his home state after he was denied an appointment by the party leadership for a meeting. Earlier on Wednesday, party's state in charge Hairsh Rawat began confabulations with the state leaders including Sidhu. Sidhu said that despite the high court's directions, …

Sidhu says Congress leadership is not letting him take decisions in Punjab, threatens action
3 years, 7 months ago

Sidhu says Congress leadership is not letting him take decisions in Punjab, threatens action

Op India  

Newly appointed Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu in a recent speech threatened to create chaos if he is not given decision-making power in the party. Speaking at an event in Amritsar on Friday, Sidhu roared, “Eent se eent baja dunga.” #WATCH:”… If you don’t let me take decisions, I won’t spare… …”: Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu pic.twitter.com/1KeMuPBlZy …

Harish Rawat talks tough on Punjab political turmoil: 'Have not handed over Congress to Sidhu'
3 years, 7 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 …

Navjot Singh Sidhu takes aim at Capt Amarinder Singh-led govt over power issue
3 years, 7 months ago

Navjot Singh Sidhu takes aim at Capt Amarinder Singh-led govt over power issue

India Today  

The differences between Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh and state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu are out in the open once again. In the latest instance, Navjot Singh Sidhu has threatened to bring a resolution in the Assembly if power purchase agreements with private companies are not cancelled and sealed reports submitted to the HC regarding synthetic drug cases …

Navjot Sidhu meets party workers, lists 'five priorities' again
3 years, 8 months ago

Navjot Sidhu meets party workers, lists 'five priorities' again

India TV News  

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Thursday flagged again the five ‘key issues’ faced by the state, days after being told by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh that his government is close to resolving them. At their first meeting Tuesday with Amarinder Singh after his appointment as the state party president, Sidhu and the four working presidents had reminded the …

'Punjab needs stern, decisive leadership': Sidhu meets CM Amarinder Singh, demands action on 5 big issues
3 years, 8 months ago

'Punjab needs stern, decisive leadership': Sidhu meets CM Amarinder Singh, demands action on 5 big issues

India TV News  

Newly appointed Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday met Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh. This was the second meeting between the two leaders within a week, the first being held on the sidelines of a tea party hosted by Amarinder just ahead of Sidhu's coronation last week. Sidhu took charge as the Punjab Congress chief last week in …

Navjot Sidhu's big show of strength: Over 60 Congress MLAs gather at his Amritsar home
3 years, 8 months ago

Navjot Sidhu's big show of strength: Over 60 Congress MLAs gather at his Amritsar home

India TV News  

Navjot Singh Sidhu Punjab Latest News: The duel between Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh and Congress' newly appointed state unit chief Navjot Singh Sidhu appears far from over with the cricketer-turned-politician showcasing his hold over party MLAs. Navjot Singh Sidhu will officially take charge as Punjab Congress president at the party's office in Chandigarh on July 23. "CM won’t …

Winds of change: Navjot Sidhu flexes muscle after Amarinder camp seeks apology
3 years, 8 months ago

Winds of change: Navjot Sidhu flexes muscle after Amarinder camp seeks apology

India Today  

The appointment of Navjot Singh Sidhu as the Punjab Congress chief with the authoritative stamp of Congress president Sonia Gandhi has not ended his feud with Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh. The Congress currently has 77 MLAs including Captain Amarinder Singh and Navjot Sidhu in the 117-member Punjab Assembly. Winds of Change - Of the People By the People For …

In show of strength, Navjot Singh Sidhu's meet with 62 Congress MLAs and a dig at Amarinder Singh
3 years, 8 months ago

In show of strength, Navjot Singh Sidhu's meet with 62 Congress MLAs and a dig at Amarinder Singh

India Today  

Days after he was appointed as the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief, Navjot Singh Sidhu held a meeting with about 62 party MLAs at his residence in Amritsar on Wednesday, his office claimed. A day later, Navjot Singh Sidhu met party leaders considered close to Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh. After months of infighting, the Congress high command finally …

'Hands-On' High Command, Aggressive PCC Chiefs: Is This Congress' New Method?
3 years, 8 months ago

'Hands-On' High Command, Aggressive PCC Chiefs: Is This Congress' New Method?

The Quint  

Six months ago, few would have expected that Sidhu would become the PCC chief and that the Congress high command would overrule Captain Amarinder Singh on the matter. Though there were murmurs against Captain, not many leaders in the Punjab Congress would have been willing to mobilise against the CM's might. But the adverse verdict by the Punjab and Haryana …

Before Sidhu Elevation, Sonia Gandhi Dialled Punjab MPs Upset Over Not Given 'Preference' in Cong
3 years, 8 months ago

Before Sidhu Elevation, Sonia Gandhi Dialled Punjab MPs Upset Over Not Given 'Preference' in Cong

News 18  

Congress president Sonia Gandhi had on Sunday spoke to party MPs from Punjab ahead of appointment of Navjot Singh Sidhu as the Punjab PCC chief and assured them to resolve any issues that emerged during the governance of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh in the state. Among those who spoke to Gandhi over phone regarding the issues being reportedly faced …

‘Temperamental, Maverick’: Navjot Singh Sidhu Takes the Ground to Hit Another Shot​
3 years, 8 months ago

‘Temperamental, Maverick’: Navjot Singh Sidhu Takes the Ground to Hit Another Shot​

News 18  

“He can go to any extreme to maintain a relationship and the very next moment cut himself off at slightest provocation. Barely four years into joining the Congress party, Navjot Singh Sidhu now is in command of the State unit marking a generational shift in Congress’s State politics which has so far seen Captain Amarinder Singh firmly entrenched. ‘Master of …

Navjot Sidhu Has a Tough Job As Punjab Congress Chief; Will Captain Strike Back?
3 years, 8 months ago

Navjot Sidhu Has a Tough Job As Punjab Congress Chief; Will Captain Strike Back?

The Quint  

Navjot Sidhu may have triumphed over Captain for now, with the help of the high command and the CM's detractors, but he will have his task cut out. Sidhu will also have to deal with a far closer media scrutiny than Captain had to face, especially from the national media which has been reasonably supportive of the Punjab CM. The …

Punjab Congress infighting: Navjot Singh Sidhu softens stance after Sonia Gandhi, Rahul send out firm message
3 years, 8 months ago

Punjab Congress infighting: Navjot Singh Sidhu softens stance after Sonia Gandhi, Rahul send out firm message

India TV News  

After being reprimanded by Congress high command and party leader Rahul Gandhi, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu has softened his stance on Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, reports said. Congress president Sonia Gandhi has made it clear that the face of the party in Punjab is Captain Amarinder Singh and if there is any difference, it should be resolved internally. …

Amarinder Singh writes to Sonia Gandhi: Congress high command 'forcibly interfering' in Punjab politics
3 years, 8 months ago

Amarinder Singh writes to Sonia Gandhi: Congress high command 'forcibly interfering' in Punjab politics

India TV News  

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday again expressed his apprehensions on the possible appointment of former cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu as state party chief and wrote to Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi. In a strongly-worded letter, the bewildered CM alleged that the Congress high command was 'forcibly interfering' in the politics of the Punjab government and state …

Making Navjot Sidhu Punjab Congress Chief Won't Be Easy: Here Are 5 Main Issues
3 years, 8 months ago

Making Navjot Sidhu Punjab Congress Chief Won't Be Easy: Here Are 5 Main Issues

The Quint  

At least two major surveys conducted in Punjab highlighted Captain's unpopularity. A CVoter survey conducted in January, places Captain among the five least popular CMs based on approval ratings from their respective states. The main allegation is that he failed to act against the Badals on the Bargari sacrilege case and against Bikram Singh Majithia on the drug trafficking allegations. …

Navjot Sidhu meets Sonia Gandhi in Delhi as Punjab Congress infighting magnifies
3 years, 8 months ago

Navjot Sidhu meets Sonia Gandhi in Delhi as Punjab Congress infighting magnifies

India TV News  

Amid continued infighting in the Punjab Congress, former minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday met party chief Sonia Gandhi at her residence in Delhi. Earlier on Thursday, a hectic political activity was at play in Chandigarh with Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and former state minister Navjot Singh Sidhu meeting party legislators. Sidhu, who may be declared the state party chief, …

Congress high command forcibly interfering in Punjab politics: Amarinder Singh writes to Sonia Gandhi
3 years, 8 months ago

Congress high command forcibly interfering in Punjab politics: Amarinder Singh writes to Sonia Gandhi

India Today  

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh shot off an angry letter to Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Friday and said the party high command was "forcibly interfering" with the working of the Punjab government and in the state's politics. Sources privy to the letter's content have told India Today TV that Captain Amarinder Sigh has clearly expressed his unhappiness and …

Punjab Congress Conundrum In Endgame? Sidhu To Bag Big Role, Cabinet Reshuffle Likely
3 years, 8 months ago

Punjab Congress Conundrum In Endgame? Sidhu To Bag Big Role, Cabinet Reshuffle Likely

ABP News  

New Delhi: The ongoing discord in Punjab Congress might soon come to an end as party high-command is said to make a major announcement soon reportedly inducting cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu in the state cabinet. EXPLAINED | Sidhu Vs Captain Spat Mounts Trouble For Congress In Punjab; Rahul, Priyanka In Action The development comes a day after Sidhu met the …

Punjab Congress crisis: After Priyanka, Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 9 months ago

Punjab Congress crisis: After Priyanka, Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

Congress leader and former Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu met Rahul Gandhi at his residence in New Delhi for a meeting on Wednesday evening. Sources in the Congress have told India Today TV that the party is likely to make an announcement about Navjot Singh Sidhu's future role within 48 hours. These developments come in the wake of the months' …

Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Priyanka Gandhi amid Punjab Congress infighting
3 years, 9 months ago

Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Priyanka Gandhi amid Punjab Congress infighting

India Today  

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu met party's general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday amid infighting in the Punjab faction of the party. "Had a long meeting with Priyanka Gandhi ji," Navjot Singh Sidhu said in a tweet on Wednesday. Had a long meeting with @priyankagandhi Ji pic.twitter.com/Wd4FYXFrhr — Navjot Singh Sidhu June 30, 2021 Navjot Singh Sidhu had left …

Captain Amarinder Singh Vs Navjot Singh Sidhu — A Timeline Of Their Tug of War
3 years, 9 months ago

Captain Amarinder Singh Vs Navjot Singh Sidhu — A Timeline Of Their Tug of War

News 18  

The ongoing political tussle of Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu with Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh is evident to all by now as it has been raging for last two years since his exit from the cabinet. Meanwhile, let’s have a look at a brief timeline of how and when the relationship between Navjot Singh Sidhu and Amarinder Singh …

'Not a showpiece to win polls': Navjot Sidhu launches frontal attack on Amarinder Singh
3 years, 9 months ago

'Not a showpiece to win polls': Navjot Sidhu launches frontal attack on Amarinder Singh

India TV News  

Training his guns at Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, senior Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has said that the former failed to deliver justice in the Bargari and Kotkapura police firing cases. In a tweet shared from his account, Sidhu said that he wants to give power to people and that he "rejected the system when the system didn't allow …

Placating Sidhu in his tussle with Amarinder in Punjab a challenge for Congress leadership
3 years, 9 months ago

Placating Sidhu in his tussle with Amarinder in Punjab a challenge for Congress leadership

India Today  

The three-member panel, headed by Mallikarjun Kharge, formed to resolve the infighting in the Punjab Congress is likely to submit its report to party high command on Wednesday. The other options with the party high command are either to appoint Navjot Singh Sidhu as Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh's deputy or to appoint him as campaign committee chief for 2022 …

'Truth can never be defeated': Navjot Sidhu meets Congress panel amid rift with Amarinder Singh
3 years, 10 months ago

'Truth can never be defeated': Navjot Sidhu meets Congress panel amid rift with Amarinder Singh

India Today  

At odds with Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amrinder Singh, Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday met the three-member Congress panel, formed by Sonia Gandhi, to resolve the differences in the party's state leadership. Navjot Singh Sidhu's meeting with the panel took place after it had met 25 rebel Congress MLAs from Punjab on Monday to understand the reason behind the feud …

Everyone wants him on the team: Punjab CM on Sidhu's potential return to state cabinet
4 years ago

Everyone wants him on the team: Punjab CM on Sidhu's potential return to state cabinet

India Today  

A day after his “cordial” meeting with MLA Navjot Singh Sidhu over tea, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh said on Thursday, “Everyone wants him to be part of our team.” CM Amarinder Singh said he was hopeful that Sidhu, whom he has known since the latter was a child, would soon take a call to rejoin the state cabinet. …

Sidhu Vs Captain feud out in open: Former cricketer loses key portfolio, gets face-saver
5 years, 9 months ago

Sidhu Vs Captain feud out in open: Former cricketer loses key portfolio, gets face-saver

India TV News  

Amid his raging war with Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu was stripped of Local Bodies Ministries. Amarinder had recently said he intended to change the cricketer-turned-politician's portfolio of local government department over the party's performance in the Lok Sabha polls. Sidhu, while making his absence felt, said that he and his department has been unfairly singled …

Former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu gets upset as Congress picks Pawan Kumar Bansal for Chandigarh
5 years, 11 months ago

Former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu gets upset as Congress picks Pawan Kumar Bansal for Chandigarh

India TV News  

Former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu doesnt’ hide her disappointed over the Congress decision not to field her from the Chandigarh Lok Sabha constituency, where she had already started holding public meetings in anticipation of a party nomination. She was asked if she was disappointed over the party’s decision.Reposing faith in an old war horse, the Congress has nominated four-time MP …

No deal with Navjot Sidhu, Sonia Gandhi to decide on CM face for Punjab: Captain Amarinder Singh
8 years, 2 months ago

No deal with Navjot Sidhu, Sonia Gandhi to decide on CM face for Punjab: Captain Amarinder Singh

India TV News  

Captain Amarinder Singh, the president of Punjab unit of Congress, today asserted that no “deal” has been struck with the cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu who joined the party on Monday. “There is no deal with Navjot Sidhu, Congress doesn’t do deals with anybody,” Amarinder told media persons in Patiala when asked if Sidhu would be offered an important post if …

Sidhu formally joins Congress after meeting with Rahul Gandhi
8 years, 2 months ago

Sidhu formally joins Congress after meeting with Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Ending months of speculation, former BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu today formally joined Congress after a meeting with party vice-president Rahul Gandhi here. The seat is held by his wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu who joined the Congress in November last year. "Indian National Congress welcomes S Navjot Singh Sidhu into Congress family and we thank Congress Vice President for his …

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