Amidst the ongoing discord within the Punjab Congress regarding a potential alliance with the AAP for the upcoming 2024 general elections, Navjot Sidhu, a prominent leader within the Punjab Congress, has called upon his fellow party members to resolve their differences and respect the directives of the party's leadership.
In a statement, Sidhu emphasized the significance of adhering to the decisions made by the party's high command. He underscored that these decisions are made with the greater good in mind, prioritizing national interests and upholding the principles enshrined in the constitution. Sidhu argued that it is imperative to move away from self-serving political maneuvers driven by narrow personal interests in order to protect the integrity of our democracy.
He further stressed that elections should not be viewed merely as battles for the next electoral cycle but should instead be fought with the welfare and aspirations of the next generation in mind. In closing, Sidhu expressed his unwavering support for India and urged everyone to unite in the spirit of strengthening the nation. He concluded with the rallying cry, "Jurrega BHARAT," signifying his commitment to the betterment of India.
The Congress party in Punjab finds itself deeply divided regarding the possibility of forming an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a move that had caused consternation among both the Congress and the Akali Dal during the previous Assembly elections.
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Addressing the issue, Pratap Singh Bajwa, the Leader of the Opposition in Punjab, spoke to ANI on Wednesday, stating, "We intend to deliberate on this matter with the party's high command. Our plan is to have discussions with Kharge ji and Rahul ji, and only then will we reach a definitive conclusion."
Within the Punjab Congress ranks, a significant faction has vehemently opposed the prospect of forming an alliance with the AAP, particularly under the banner of the INDIA bloc. This contentious development emerged following an announcement by Punjab's Finance Minister, Harpal Cheema, confirming the AAP's intention to jointly contest the 2024 general elections in the state alongside the Congress within the framework of the INDIA bloc.