The political crisis that erupted after the resignationof Punjab PCC president, Navjot Singh Sidhu is likely to end today. Navjot Sidhuhad a meeting with CM Charanjit Singh Channi at Punjab Bhawan in Chandigarh.Working State Congress President Kuljit Nagra, Cabinet Minister Pargat Singhand Harish Choudhary were also present in the meeting.
Congress leaders who were part of the meeting said thatSidhu will continue to remain in the post. The Punjab cabinet will meet onOctober 4, they informed.
It is being learnt from sources that Sidhu and Channimeeting has been successful and that Navjot Sidhu will continue to serve asPunjab Congress President.
Sidhu, meanwhile had opened a front against the party ashe stands firmly against the appointment of DGP IPS Sahota and AG APS Deol.
“DGP IPS Sahota was head of SIT investigating Beadbi caseunder Badal Govt, he wrongfully indicted two Sikh youth for sacrilege &gave a clean chit to Badals,” claimed Sidhu, adding that he and Congressministers had assured the victims of support in 2018.
Sidhu also linked an old video, dated May 11, 2021, thatfeatured him meeting “Rupinder Singh and Jasvinder Singh, the innocent victimsof Police brutality under Badal regime”
Although these tweets indicate that there is no space foran agreement, CM Channi has however convinced Sidhu. It will be worth seeing ifCM Channi now withdraws his decision over AG and DGP appointments.
Moreover, Sidhu's move did not go well with party highcommand as they have been adamant about his attitude and clearly stated ‘hisdemands will not be fulfilled.’
Observer Harish Chaudhary has met several leaders inChandigarh before joining the meeting chaired by CM Channi.
Sunil Jakhar, the former PPCC Chief and who was also afrontrunner to replace Capt Amarinder Singh, before Charanjit Channi’s name wasannounced today in a tweet said, “Enough is enough. Put an end to attempts toundermine the authority of CM time and again”.
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“The aspersions being cast on selection of AG & DGPis actually questioning the integrity/competence of CM and Home Minister todeliver results. It’s time to put the foot down and clear the air,” he stated.