Known for his maverick ways on the cricket and political field, Sidhu seemed to have bitten off more than what he could chew when he took on Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, who is also president of the Akali Dal, last year.
He remained at loggerheads with powerful Punjab Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia, Sukhbir Badal's brother-in-law.
Sidhu openly accused the Badal-led government, which is an alliance of the Akali Dal and BJP, of discrimination against the Amritsar constituency in matters of development and funding.
He even accused the government of diverting funds meant for Amritsar to other areas.
Though he was the best known face of the BJP in Punjab, Sidhu's run-ins with senior state leaders led to his alienation in the party and the government.
