In a major development, the newly appointed PunjabPradesh Congress Chief Navjot Sidhu has sent an invite to Capt Amarinder Singhto become a part of an event on Friday amid the escalating tension.
In this event, the cricketer turned politician willformally assume charge as President of Punjab Congress at 11 am on Friday atChandigarh office.
Notably, Sidhu’s invite has come a day after MediaAdviser to Punjab CM, Raveen Thukral, refuted reports of Capt Amarinder’smeeting with Sidhu until the latter issues a public apology for his derogatoryattacks against CM on social media.
According to the sources, the newly elected four workingpresidents along with Sidhu have also sent an invitation to Punjab CM to jointhe event.
“The invitation letter has been drafted and signed bySidhu and other leaders, including current PPCC Chief Sunil Jakhar,” saidsources.
“It will shortly be sent to Capt Amarinder Singh,”sources added.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, a show of strength was held atSidhu’s residence in which as many as 60 Congress MLAs gathered. Notably, thereare 80 MLAs in the Punjab Assembly.
In what is being called a ‘big show of strength’ threestate cabinet ministers, several party district chiefs, and other prominentCongress leaders were among those who joined the Punjab PCC chief in themeeting.
However, now it will remain evident to see if Punjab CMwill accept Sidhu’s invitation to join him on his special day or the longstandingfeud between the two leaders will further widen.