Navjot Kaur's Rs 500-Crore Remark Sparks Political Storm

Navjot Kaur Sidhu's comment that becoming Punjab's chief minister requires Rs 500 crore has ignited controversy. The BJP and AAP criticized Congress for its alleged 'money bag' politics, while doubts arose within the party. Her remarks also hinted at a potential return of Navjot Singh Sidhu to active politics.

Navjot Kaur Sidhu has ignited a political controversy with her assertion that becoming the chief minister of Punjab demands Rs 500 crore, a claim that has drawn fire from multiple parties. The BJP and AAP claim her statement exposes the Congress's alleged 'money bag' politics.

Navjot Kaur further indicated her husband, Navjot Singh Sidhu, would return to politics if he is designated as Congress's chief ministerial candidate for Punjab in 2027 elections. Despite her provocative claims, which she insists reveal truths about Congress's internal workings, questions linger within her own party.

Voices from within the BJP and AAP, among others, have seized this opportunity to underline the purportedly transactional nature of internal Congress politics. As debates continue, Navjot Kaur's remarks have fueled discussions about money, power, and governance within the party.

(With inputs from agencies.)