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Navjot Singh Sidhu

Navjot Singh Sidhu

Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President, is among Congress' stalwart leaders and would be a key candidate of the grand old party in the forthcoming Punjab Assembly Elections 2022. He was born on October 20, 1963. Navjot Sidhu will be contesting election from Amritsar (East) constituency. Polling in Punjab will be held in one single phase on February 20. Navjot Singh Sidhu has been a professional cricketer and part of the Indian cricket team who retired from international cricket in 1999. Navjot Sidhu began his political innings with BJP and won the Lok Sabha election from the Amritsar seat in 2004. With many ups and downs during his tenure with BJP, Sidhu joined Congress in 2017 and since then has been part of the party. For over two years now, Sidhu has remained part of various controversies and in-party fighting. First, Sidhu was widely criticised for hugging Pakistan army chief and Imran Khan during the inauguration ceremony of Kartarpur Corridor while post that Sidhu has remained surrounded with in-party fighting in the Punjab unit of Congress. Sidhu upped the ante against former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh in the quest to push himself for the top job in the state. Though, the Congress party did not elevate him as Chief Minister of state but made him the President of PPCC. In the upcoming assembly elections in Punjab, Sidhu who is being constantly attacked by several party leaders from Amarinder Singh's camp is expected to face a tough contest, both from within the party and opposition. Former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh at several public platforms has challenged Sidhu saying that he will not let Sidhu become the next chief minister of Punjab as the latter is a threat to national security due to his closeness with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and its Army Chief.

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Navjot Singh Sidhu is back on Kapil Sharma's show, leaves Archana 'worried' | WATCH latest promo

Nov 14, 2024, 03:54 PM IST

A new promo has been shared by the makers of The Great Indian Kapil Show wherein Navjot Singh Sidhu is seen returning back to Kapil Sharma's show after 5 years. In the promo, netizens' notice Archana getting 'worried' about her chair as the mentor of the show. Watch the promo.

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Navjot Singh Sidhu shares series of BTS pics of his reunion with Kapil Sharma on his show

Nov 13, 2024, 01:45 PM IST

In a new post on Instagram, Navjot Singh Sidhu shared a series of pictures of his reunion with Kapil Sharma on his show, The Great Indian Kapil Show. He will be joined by former cricketer Harbhajan Singh and his wife Geeta Basra in the upcoming episode. Check out the pictures below.

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Navjot Singh Sidhu returns to Kapil Sharma's show after 5 yrs, see Archana Puran's reaction in promo

Nov 11, 2024, 11:59 AM IST

A promo shared by Navjot Singh Sidhu features himself sitting on Archana Puran Singh's chair on The Great Indian Kapil Show. Archana replaced Sidhu in 2019 after the cricketer was involved in a controversy post the Pulwama Attack. Watch the promo here.

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Navjot Singh Sidhu issues a 4-point advisory for Indian batters to resolve spin problem in Tests

Cricket | Nov 06, 2024, 05:09 PM IST

Indian batter's technical bankruptcy against spin was exposed in the recent home series against New Zealand. In four innings on turning tracks in Pune and Mumbai, India posted totals of 156, 245, 263 and 121 while New Zealand were able to play and apply better to win the series 3-0.

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'Rarest of rare metastasis': Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife undergoes lengthy surgery for breast cancer

India | Apr 05, 2024, 02:58 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife, Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu, recently underwent a lengthy surgery for breast cancer, lasting over three hours. Sidhu shared details of the surgery on social media, describing it as a "rarest of rare metastasis" operation.

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'Cricket is my first love': Navjot Singh Sidhu as he returns to commentary for IPL 2024

Cricket | Mar 19, 2024, 06:26 PM IST

Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has returned to commentary ahead of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He will be doing Hindi commentary on Star Sports much to the delight of the fans. He is returning to do the job after a long gap.

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Congress considers action against Navjot Sidhu for skipping poll meet, holding parallel meeting

India | Feb 03, 2024, 10:58 AM IST

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu had earlier held three rallies, including two in Bathinda and one in Hoshiarpur, without consulting the state unit. Sidhu also posted a cryptic video message on social media against people who make "compromises".

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Will Navjot Singh Sidhu contest Lok Sabha elections in 2024? Here's what Congress leader said

India | Dec 16, 2023, 07:53 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu, a former MP, had lost the 2022 assembly elections from Amritsar East seat. The general elections are expected to be held between April and May 2024.

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'Something is wrong, why did they take it back?': Navjot Sidhu questions AAP over liquor policy

India | Nov 02, 2023, 05:04 PM IST

Making a statement on excise policy in Punjab, Navjot Sidhu alleged that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann came under pressure from liquor contractors and did not form a corporation for the sale of alcohol.

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Mafia, AAP government hand-in-gloves in Punjab, alleges Navjot Singh Sidhu

India | Sep 27, 2023, 05:32 PM IST

The cricketer-turned-politician also filed an RTI to seek information about the use of private jets by Bhagwant Mann. He alleged that the jets are being used for AAP's activities in other states.

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Navjot Singh Sidhu spots 'suspicious character' at terrace of his house, claims security lapse

India | Apr 17, 2023, 06:11 AM IST

Sidhu said that the “security lapse will not deter him from raising his voice for Punjab”

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After meeting Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka, Navjot Singh Sidhu calls on Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

India | Apr 07, 2023, 12:05 PM IST

On Friday, Navjot Singh Sidhu met Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

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Navjot Singh Sidhu calls Rahul Gandhi his 'mentor', Priyanka Gandhi Vadra 'guide', tweets photo

India | Apr 06, 2023, 08:40 PM IST

Taking to Twitter, Navjot Singh Sidhu shared a photo with Rahul and Priyanka saying, "Met my Mentor Rahul ji and Friend, Philosopher, Guide Priyanka ji in New Delhi Today."

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Road rage case: Navjot Singh Sidhu walks out of Patiala jail after 10 months

India | Apr 01, 2023, 06:12 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu case: The former Punjab Congress chief was undergoing a year's rigorous imprisonment in Patiala jail in connection to a 1988 road rage case.

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'Waiting for you each day...': Sidhu's wife suffers from cancer, pens letter to jailed husband

India | Mar 23, 2023, 12:34 PM IST

An emotional Sidhu in a letter to her husband said she is waiting for him and 'probably suffering more than him'.

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Will Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, serving jail term, be released on January 26?

India | Jan 24, 2023, 12:32 PM IST

Interestingly, the file is with the chief minister, who has not approved it yet.

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Daler Mehndi, Navjot Singh Sidhu share same barrack in Patiala Central Jail

India | Jul 16, 2022, 02:42 PM IST

Daler Mehndi has been kept in barrack number 10 where Sidhu is also undergoing his sentence, a jail official said, requesting anonymity. Majithia has been lodged in the neighbouring barrack in a drugs case registered against him in December last year.

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Navjot Singh Sidhu's '7-meal exotic diet chart' in jail | DETAILS INSIDE

India | May 26, 2022, 04:24 PM IST

Navjot Sidhu had earlier moved an application before the court of Patiala chief judicial magistrate, the day he surrendered in 34-yr-old case, seeking permission for special diet to be made available to him from home given his health complications.

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Road rage case: Sidhu lodged in Barrack No.10 of Patiala jail, didn't have dinner on first night

India | May 21, 2022, 05:55 PM IST

Former Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu had been lodged in the barrack with four other prisoners sources stated. 

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Road rage case: Punjab Congress chief extends support to Sidhu but says he respects SC verdict

India | May 20, 2022, 03:37 PM IST

Former Punjab Congress chief Sidhu was sentenced to one year in jail on Thursday by the Supreme Court in a 1988 road rage case On Friday, he approached the apex court seeking a few weeks to surrender to "organise his medical affairs".