In a major political development, Capt Amarinder Singh is asked to resign from his post of Chief Minister. On the other hand, Capt alerted Sonia Gandhi that he “can’t continue
with such humiliation.”
According to sources, Congress asked Capt to quit his post in order to allow the election of a new leader. The troubled Chief Minister, on the other hand, appears to be cool and collected
so far. He told Congress president Sonia Gandhi this morning that he is being humiliated and that he will instead leave the party.
The dramatic events in the Punjab Congress are occurring as AICC general secretary in charge of Punjab affairs Harish Rawat announced the CLP meeting last night.
Reportedly, Capt had a telephonic conversation with Congress leadership during which he was made aware of the party’s wish. According to a source familiar with the situation, he is
expected to resign soon.
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Allegedly, apart from Sukhjinder Randhawa, Tripat Rajinder Singh Bajwa and Pargat Singh, a new name for CM’s post has been discussed. The name is of former PCC president Sunil Jakhar.
Amid ongoing infighting in Punjab Congress, a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) has been scheduled for today. The meet will start at 5 in the evening.
Meanwhile, the Congress appears to be intending to announce the new chief minister shortly, as well as prepare for the swearing-in before the shradh start.
Latest update: Amid speculations of resigning and quitting Congress, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has scheduled a meeting with his loyal MLAs at his official residence at 2:00
p.m.