ThePunjab Congress president's dilemma is likely to be resolved soon. PunjabCongress in-charge Harish Rawat had a long meeting with Chief Minister CaptAmarinder Singh at his Siswan Farmhouse on Saturday.
Afterthe meeting, Rawat said that he will not give any breaking today adding thatthe Punjab CM had made a statement that every decision of the party highcommand will be acceptable to him.
Divulginginsights of the meeting, Media Advisor to Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh on histwitter handle, quoting the CM, said, “Had a fruitful meeting with HarishRawat. Reiterated that any decision of INC president will be acceptable to all.Raised certain issues which he said he’ll take up with the INC president”.
Itis believed that the captain may have laid down some of his conditions beforeHarish Rawat and those conditions will be accepted by the party high command. It remains to be seen when Navjot Singh Sidhuwill be formally announced as President.
Besides,another problem ahead of the Punjab CM will be now cabinet reshuffle as manyleaders have already announced mass resignation if any of their ministers willbe left out.
Itmay be recalled that a Punjab government helicopter had gone to Delhi to pickup Harish Rawat, in-charge of Punjab Congress. On the other hand, formerminister Navjot Singh Sidhu visited Punjab Congress Committee President SunilJakhar at his residence in Panchkula. The closed-door meeting between the twoleaders lasted about 45 minutes. The two came out smiling and hugging.
Onthis occasion, Sidhu said that ‘our pair will be a hit and will be fit. Jakharwill always be my guide’.
Moreover,after meeting Jakhar, Navjot Singh held meetings today other Senior Congressleaders including Lal Singh, Balbir Sidhu, Kulbir Singh Zira and MLA AmarinderSingh, which indicate that Sidhu's presidency will be announced soon.
Sourcesclaimed that immediately after the meeting Harish Rawat left for Delhi whileSidhu left for Patiala with Giddarbaha MLA Amarinder Singh Raja Warring drivinghis car. Sources claimed that several MLAs could meet Sidhu at his Patialaresidence in the evening.