Political Sparks Fly as Randhawa Hits Back at Kaur's Controversial Remarks

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, a senior Punjab Congress leader, has served a legal notice on Navjot Kaur Sidhu for defamatory remarks suggesting corruption. The notice demands a public apology, warning of legal proceedings if Kaur fails to comply. This follows Kaur's suspension from the party over a controversial statement.

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, the Gurdaspur MP and senior Punjab Congress figure, has taken legal action against Navjot Kaur Sidhu after she allegedly made defamatory comments accusing him of corruption. Randhawa's notice demands a public apology from Kaur, warning of criminal defamation charges if she fails to comply within the stipulated time.

The controversy arises from Kaur's remarks suggesting that a 'Rs 500 crore' payment was required for the chief minister's chair. This has led to her suspension from the primary membership of the Punjab Congress, escalating tensions within the party. Randhawa's legal notice counters these claims as baseless and damaging to his reputation.

Kaur, wife of former Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, sparked a major political furore with her statements. Responding to her claims, Randhawa asked her to clarify the alleged payments during her husband's political elevation. The incident underscores ongoing internal party conflicts, with Randhawa emphasizing that no monetary exchanges occurred under his charge.

(With inputs from agencies.)