Navjot Kaur Sidhu has been suspended from Congress after claiming that becoming Punjab CM requires ₹500 crore. Her remarks triggered political backlash from BJP and AAP.
Congress Suspends Navjot Kaur Sidhu
New Delhi: A major political storm erupted in Punjab politics when the Congress suspended Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former cricketer and leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, from the party.
Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring issued an order expelling her from the party's primary membership. This action followed her recent controversial statement.
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On Saturday (December 6), Navjot Kaur claimed in a media interview that her husband Navjot Singh Sidhu would return to active politics only if the Congress declared him the Chief Ministerial candidate in Punjab. She also stated that she had no money to give to any party.
The most controversial statement arose from her statement: "The one who gives a suitcase containing ₹500 crore becomes the Chief Minister."
Kaur claims multiple leaders are blocking Sidhu’s rise.
She alleged that high positions in politics are determined by money, not by merit or vision. Her statement directly questioned the party's image.
Her statement sparked a political firestorm, and opposition parties began targeting the Congress party. AAP spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that Navjot Kaur's statement proves that the Congress is India's most corrupt party.
BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya also targeted the Congress, saying that everything in the party, from tickets to positions, is decided by money. He called this dangerous for democracy.
Congress took immediate action, considering the statement against the party line and indiscipline. Political analysts believe that this suspension is not only an attempt to protect the party's image but also to control leadership differences within the Punjab Congress.
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Navjot Kaur's allegations have sparked a new controversy in Punjab politics. It remains to be seen what stance Navjot Singh Sidhu takes on this development and whether it signals a major shift within the Congress.
