Political background
Punjab Chief Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh and NavjotSingh Sidhu had developed differences. Owing to these, the latter had left hispost as the minister.
Though he was deputed a local minister, and was lateroffered Power ministry, but he chose to decline the offer.
Speculations of Sidhu’s return
There have always been speculations that Sidhu will returnto the political scene.
Now, we have tangible base to form an opinion as to whatSidhu might be up to.
The sacrilege
On Monday, Sidhu challenged the Captain government as to whyno action was made on the pertinent issue of sacrilege. Sidhu questions thatsenior family members of Badal family ought to be behind bars, but why are theynot.
Drugs
Making noise about the sacrilege incident yesterday, Sidhutoday questioned Captain Amarinder Singh regarding the inaction or evasion regardingthe menace of drugs which has been eating away at the roots of Punjab from along time.
It is pertinent to note that drugs were a major issue whenthe last Vidhan Sabha elections were contested and Captain Amarinder Singh hadpromised tangible and long-lasting action regarding the plague of drugs inPunjab.
Significance SIT Chief Harpreet
Currently the SIT Chief is on study leave to USA.
Sidhu has exhorted the authorities to make his report on thedrug menace public. Sidhu claims that big names will be dropped in the report,including Akali leaders and bureaucrats – the ‘black sheep’.
What are Sidhu’s plans?
Considering the actions of Sidhu, his indications are clear.It is the estimate of political experts that Sidhu will not play on Captain’spitch.