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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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Harish Rawat talks tough on Punjab political turmoil: 'Have

Rawat talks tough on Punjab political turmoil: 'Have not handed over Congress to Sidhu'

India | Aug 25, 2021, 06:57 PM IST

Four ministers-- Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa, Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, and Charanjit Singh Channi -- who are said to be close to Sidhu on Wednesday met Rawat and lodged their complaint against the CM and sought his replacement, saying they have “lost faith in him” over the issue of unfulfilled promises.

Navjot Singh Sidhu camp preparing for coup in Punjab? 4

Sidhu camp preparing for coup in Punjab? 4 ministers, 26 MLAs rally against CM Amarinder

India | Aug 24, 2021, 08:13 PM IST

As per reports, at least 26 MLAs and 3 cabinet ministers had gathered at the house of Punjab cabinet minister Tript Rajendra Singh Bajwa to chalk out the strategy.

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Sidhu slams Amarinder govt over sugarcane prices, praises BJP-ruled Haryana, UP

India | Aug 24, 2021, 03:47 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu has slammed the Amarinder Singh government over poor prices for sugarcane.

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Navjot Sidhu's advisors' 'Pak, Kashmir' remark leaves Congress red-faced; Amarinder Singh miffed

India | Aug 24, 2021, 03:39 PM IST

In a recent social media post, Mali had waded into the issue of revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Punjab CM meets Navjot Sidhu, sets up panel for

Punjab CM meets Navjot Sidhu, sets up panel for coordination ahead of polls

India | Aug 20, 2021, 12:15 PM IST

The Chief Minister and state Congress president Sidhu on Friday agreed to set up a 10-member 'Strategic Policy Group'

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Punjab: Sidhu appoints Jalandhar Cantt MLA Pargat Singh as PPCC general secretary

India | Aug 16, 2021, 11:50 AM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday appointed Jalandhar Cantonment legislator Pargat Singh as PPCC general secretary.

Navjot Sidhu needles Punjab CM Amarinder Singh over farm

Sidhu needles Punjab CM Amarinder Singh over farm laws again: 'Either you scrap it or...'

India | Aug 13, 2021, 02:54 PM IST

While both the Chief Minister and the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President had made public statements about working together as a team, the cricketer-turned-politician doesn't stop at attacking the CM in one way or another. And the Congress state chief's this move can be seen as another round of tussle with the CM.

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Sidhu questions Amarinder govt over 'delay' in action on STF report on drugs

Politics | Aug 09, 2021, 04:51 PM IST

Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday questioned his own party's state government led by chief minister Amarinder Singh over the "delay" in action on the report by Special Task Force (STF) on drugs.

Navjot Sidhu holds meeting with party's state leadership

Navjot Sidhu holds meeting with party's state leadership from SC community

India | Jul 31, 2021, 08:28 AM IST

Talking to reporters after the meeting, the Social Security and Women and Child Development Minister said issues pertaining to not just the Dalit community, but various other issues were also discussed.

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Punjab Congress worker commits suicide, leaves behind voice note for Navjot Singh Sidhu

India | Jul 30, 2021, 11:46 PM IST

Daljit allegedly left home in an inebriated state and later uploaded an audio clip on social media blaming some people for his situation and demanding justice from Sidhu.

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'Punjab needs stern, decisive leadership': Sidhu meets CM Amarinder, demands action on 5 big issues

India | Jul 27, 2021, 06:07 PM IST

This was the second meeting between Navjot Sidhu and Amarinder Singh within a week, the first being held on the sidelines of a tea party hosted by Amarinder just ahead of Sidhu's coronation last week.

Navjot Singh Sidhu holds first meeting as Punjab Congress

Navjot Singh Sidhu holds first meeting as Punjab Congress chief

Politics | Jul 26, 2021, 08:43 PM IST

​Days after taking charge as the Punjab Congress chief, Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday held his first meeting with four working presidents and representatives of different fronts of the party's state unit.  

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Navjot Singh Sidhu starts his innings as Punjab Congress 'Captain', rakes up farmers issue

India | Jul 23, 2021, 04:22 PM IST

Striking the right chord in his first address to party workers, a charged-up Sidhu said that the real issue is the 'ongoing farmers protest'.

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After months of bitter duel, Sidhu-Amarinder come together to end Punjab Congress crisis

India | Jul 23, 2021, 12:56 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday took charge as the chief of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee in the presence of Chief Minister Amarinder Singh

CM Amarinder Singh to attend Punjab Congress chief Navjot

Captain's 'chai pe charcha' invite in response to Sidhu's 'come bless me' as Punjab Cong chief note

India | Jul 22, 2021, 05:10 PM IST

The newly-appointed Punjab Congress chief along with his four working presidents is going to take formal charge on July 23, Friday.

Sidhu to invite Amarinder to event where he will take

Sidhu to invite Amarinder to event where he will take charge as Punjab Congress chief

India | Jul 21, 2021, 07:44 PM IST

Earlier in the day, in what is seen as a show of strength, nearly 60 Congress MLAs gathered at the residence of new state party chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, amid suspense over a possible truce between him and CM Amarinder Singh.

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Navjot Sidhu's big show of strength: Over 60 Congress MLAs gather at his Amritsar home

Politics | Jul 21, 2021, 05:08 PM IST

Sources close to Sidhu said that he is unlikely to offer any apology as demanded by CM Amarinder Singh, who is yet to meet or congratulate the former Amritsar MP for his elevation as Punjab Congress president.

Amarinder Singh won't meet Navjot Singh Sidhu till he

Amarinder Singh won't meet Navjot Singh Sidhu till he apologises publicly, says CM's team

India | Jul 21, 2021, 01:57 PM IST

Senior Punjab Cabinet Minister Brahm Mahindra on Tuesday too welcomed the appointment of Navjot Singh Sidhu as the PPCC President but ruled out a personal meeting with him till he resolves his issues with Chief Minister.

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Navjot Singh Sidhu appointed Punjab Congress chief despite strong opposition by Amarinder

Politics | Jul 18, 2021, 11:38 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu was on Sunday appointed as the President of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, despite a major opposition by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.

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'Don't let down Amarinder': 10 Punjab MLAs urge Congress high command in joint letter

Politics | Jul 18, 2021, 06:04 PM IST

Amid a political tussle over the likely elevation of Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu as the state Congress chief, at least 10 MLAs on Sunday issued a joint statement in support of Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and urged the party high command not to "let him down".  

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