Allegations and Infighting: Punjab Congress Faces Internal Turmoil

Congress general secretary Sukhjinder Randhawa criticized Navjot Kaur Sidhu for her claim that becoming Chief Minister involved paying Rs 500 crore. Randhawa questioned past ministerial appointments of her husband, Navjot Sidhu. As Punjab's 2027 polls approach, this claim has intensified party disputes and drawn opposition criticism.

In a fresh twist to Punjab Congress tensions, Sukhjinder Randhawa, the general secretary, has publicly criticized Navjot Kaur Sidhu's bold assertion regarding political financial transactions.

Randhawa challenged Kaur Sidhu's claim that becoming a Chief Minister required Rs 500 crore, questioning the financial details of her husband Navjot Sidhu's rise within the party.

This controversy has fueled internal feuds within the Punjab Congress as opposition parties leverage these allegations ahead of the 2027 state polls.

(With inputs from agencies.)