Disaster In Punjab Congress Escalates, Central Group To Meet State Leaders

Amritsar:

The Congress, nearly burnt up in states, is witnessing large dissent in Punjab, one of the most few states the place it’s in energy with none alliance. The grievances are towards Amarinder Singh — thought to be a powerhouse with a mass following who led the party to victory and dislodged the 10-year rule of the Akali-BJP mix in 2017. The rebels now contend that they can’t win the following meeting election — due subsequent yr — beneath the management of Mr Singh, popularly referred to as the Captain.

A 3-member committee shaped by way of Mrs Gandhi has now been tasked with assembly the the entire state party leaders for my part. The committee — led by way of veteran chief Mallikarjun Kharge — met 25 state leaders these days. The crowd incorporated the state party president Sunil Jakhar.

The committee, which held its first assembly in Delhi on Saturday, has determined to name all ministers, provide and previous state unit chiefs, MPs, MLAs and different senior party leaders.

Party resources point out that whilst the grievances are numerous — some leaders even accused Mr Singh of harassment, particularly over the MeToo case towards a minister. However their key fear is the federal government’s incapability to deliver to e book the culprits within the desecration of Guru Granth Sahib and police firing throughout non violent protests, which came about in 2015.

Since punishing the culprits was once a part of the party’s pre-election guarantees, many leaders really feel that they may have to stand the citizens’ wrath over the problem.

Mr Singh’s giant contention inside the party has been with Navjot Sidhu, which dates again to the party’s victory in 2017. The cricketer-turned-politician, who was once anticipating to be the quantity two within the govt, was once no longer given the Deputy Leader Minister’s publish, reportedly after objections from Mr Singh.

The 2 were feuding since. Mr Singh had no longer hid his disdain as Mr Sindhu was once photographed hugging the Pakistan military leader Qamar Javed Bajwa and protecting cricketing friend Imran Khan. He known as Mr Sidhu’s repeated outbursts “overall indiscipline and in recent times hinted the more youthful chief would possibly sign up for the opposition Aam Aadmi Party.

Mr Sidhu, no longer recognized for pulling punches, have been livid and demanded that the Leader Minister end up his allegations.

“End up one assembly that I’ve had with every other party’s chief?! I’ve by no means requested somebody for any publish until date. All I search is Punjab’s prosperity!! Used to be invited & introduced cupboard berths again and again however I didn’t settle for. Now, our esteemed prime command has intervened, will wait,” Navjot Sidhu stated in a tweet.