TheCongress panel constituted to resolve factionalism in the party in Punjab, metCongress MP Rahul Gandhi today at his residence in Delhi.
Thepanel headed by senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the RajyaSabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress' Punjab in-charge Harish Rawat and formerMP J.P. Aggarwal apprised Rahul Gandhi about the ongoing tussle between ChiefMinister Captain Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu.
Asper sources, the removal of Captain Amarinder Singh has not been recommended bythe panel and he will probably lead the party in the next elections. Rather,the panel has suggested a slew of changes in the party-state unit.
Thougha final call to address the issue will be taken by the high command SoniaGandhi, the sources however said that party could take an action against MLAPargat Singh. Besides, the AICC panel had recommended some organisational changes,including replacing the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) presidentSunil Jakhar.
However,Navjot Singh Sidhu’s fate is still unclear but sources suggest that the panelwants him to be rehabilitated back in the Punjab cabinet. Though Amrinder Singhis inimical to promote Sidhu to the post of Deputy CM but is willing to furnishhim a place in his cabinet, sources said.
Thecommittee has also emphasized that there is no groupism in the party andadvised that more representation must be provided to Dalit leaders. It furthersuggested making a Dalit leader the Deputy CM. The panel also noted that a fewMLAs are "unhappy" but are not against Amarinder Singh.
Riftin Punjab Congress surfaced after former state cabinet minister Navjot SinghSidhu and Pargat Singh started a revolt against the Chief Minister.