Political Storm: Navjot Kaur Sidhu Suspended Over Explosive Remarks
Navjot Kaur Sidhu has been suspended from the Punjab Congress following a controversial statement alleging a Rs 500 crore payment for the Chief Minister's chair. Kaur accused the Punjab Congress president of corruption and criticized party leadership. Her remarks have sparked significant political debate and reactions from various parties.
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The Punjab Congress has suspended Navjot Kaur Sidhu from its primary membership after her explosive claim that Rs 500 crore was needed to secure the Chief Minister's chair, a statement that ignited a political firestorm.
Reacting sharply to her suspension, Kaur launched a scathing attack on Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. She accused him of being morally corrupt and irresponsible, further alleging his involvement in various legal cases and mismanagement within the party.
This controversy has drawn reactions from different political circles, with Kaur doubling down on her accusations while decrying attempts to silence her criticism. Meanwhile, Warring issued her suspension, labeling her claims as unfounded. The incident underscores rising tensions within the Congress and highlights internal disputes that could have larger implications for Punjab's political landscape.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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