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People of Punjab will choose their CM, not Congress high command: Sidhu

Sidhu made the sharp retort amid speculation that the former cricketer is himself eyeing the top post

People of Punjab will choose their CM, not Congress high command: Sidhu
Updated On : 12 Jan 2022 | 1:25 AM IST

PM's security breach: Sidhu attacks Amarinder, calls him Centre's 'parrot'

Navjot Singh Sidhu termed Amarinder as Centre's 'parrot' and warned BJP to stop playing politics or they will get a benefitting reply

PM's security breach: Sidhu attacks Amarinder, calls him Centre's 'parrot'
Updated On : 07 Jan 2022 | 4:37 PM IST

Navjot Sidhu promises Rs 2,000 for women homemakers, 8 LPG cylinders

The promises include Rs 5,000 and Rs 15,000 each to girl students passing Class 5 and Class 10 respectively

Navjot Sidhu promises Rs 2,000 for women homemakers, 8 LPG cylinders
Updated On : 04 Jan 2022 | 3:07 AM IST

Ready to give up state Home ministry if Sidhu wants it, says Randhawa

Randhawa's statement came as Sidhu has been questioning his own government for not being able to arrest Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia

Ready to give up state Home ministry if Sidhu wants it, says Randhawa
Updated On : 03 Jan 2022 | 7:43 PM IST

Sidhu upset with me ever since I became Punjab home minister, says Randhawa

Rift in Punjab Congress became evident once again as state Home Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said that Navjot Singh Sidhu is upset with him ever since he became Home Minister of Punjab

Sidhu upset with me ever since I became Punjab home minister, says Randhawa
Updated On : 03 Jan 2022 | 3:09 PM IST

Sidhu attacks Parkash Badal, Amarinder Singh for 'looting' Punjab

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu targeted former chief ministers Parkash Singh Badal and Amarinder Singh for allegedly "looting" the state over the last 25 years.

Sidhu attacks Parkash Badal, Amarinder Singh for 'looting' Punjab
Updated On : 31 Dec 2021 | 7:37 AM IST

FIR not enough, won't rest till Majithia is arrested: Navjot Singh Sidhu

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday said he will not rest till senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia, who has been booked under the NDPS Act, is arrested

FIR not enough, won't rest till Majithia is arrested: Navjot Singh Sidhu
Updated On : 26 Dec 2021 | 6:35 PM IST

Farmers' protest to snooping scandal: 2021, the year that was in politics

From deep digging in the heart of the capital to takeoff plans in its periphery - 2021 remained action-packed

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Updated On : 25 Dec 2021 | 12:04 AM IST

Drugs case: Punjab police register FIR against Sukhbir's brother-in-law

Police have booked former Akali minister and brother-in-law of Sukhbir Badal, Bikram Singh Majithia, under sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

Drugs case: Punjab police register FIR against Sukhbir's brother-in-law
Updated On : 22 Dec 2021 | 1:16 AM IST

Amarinder attacks Channi, Sidhu after Pakistani drone spotted near border

'Instead of doing Bhangra all day CM Punjab should advice his home minister to get active and come out of denial mode,' tweeted Amarinder

Amarinder attacks Channi, Sidhu after Pakistani drone spotted near border
Updated On : 18 Dec 2021 | 4:26 PM IST

Punjab polls: Sidhu promises urban employment guarantee mission

Noting that urban poverty in Punjab was double the rural poverty, he said the employment guarantee scheme will also cover unskilled labour

Punjab polls: Sidhu promises urban employment guarantee mission
Updated On : 17 Dec 2021 | 3:42 PM IST

Under pressure from Sidhu, Punjab govt replaces officiating DGP

Last month, the Channi government replaced the state's advocate general A P S Deol after strong opposition from Sidhu

Under pressure from Sidhu, Punjab govt replaces officiating DGP
Updated On : 17 Dec 2021 | 2:01 PM IST

Channi will end up as night watchman only, says Amarinder Singh

The former Punjab CM made the comments after Navjot Sidhu was appointed as Congress election committee chairman

Channi will end up as night watchman only, says Amarinder Singh
Updated On : 14 Dec 2021 | 12:30 PM IST

Navjot Sidhu joins protesting teachers outside Delhi CM Kejriwal's home

Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday joined a dharna by guest teachers outside Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal's residence.The guest teachers of the Delhi government were protesting the regularisation of their jobs.Addressing media persons here, Sidhu said, "22,000 guest teachers are working as bonded labourers here."The PCC chief further slammed Kejriwal for joining the protest of contractual teachers in Punjab's Mohali last month."You should first solve the issues in your state before you come to Punjab to lure people there," he added.On November 27, Kejriwal had joined the protest of contractual teachers in Mohali, Punjab who have been pressing for several demands including regularization of services of contractual teachers.Kejriwal had also promised to implement a transfer policy for teachers and assured them cashless medical treatment facilities if the party comes to power.In the 2017 Punjab Assembly polls, Congress won an absolute majority in .

Navjot Sidhu joins protesting teachers outside Delhi CM Kejriwal's home
Updated On : 05 Dec 2021 | 2:03 PM IST

Kejriwal telling lies, trying to mislead people: Navjot Singh Sidhu

He targeted Kejriwal on a day when the AAP convener was on a one-day visit to Pathankot in Punjab

Kejriwal telling lies, trying to mislead people: Navjot Singh Sidhu
Updated On : 03 Dec 2021 | 2:59 AM IST

Punjab: Navjot Singh Sidhu tears into Arvind Kejriwal over poll promises

Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday slammed AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal over poll promises, saying those who live in glass houses should not throw stones at others. He dubbed as a lollipop Kejriwal's promise of giving Rs 1,000 per month to all women above 18 in Punjab if AAP is voted to power and asked him how many women have been given this amount in Delhi. The Congress leader also questioned the Delhi CM on how many jobs he has created for teachers, days after the opposition party's national convener promised to regularise services of temporary teachers in the state. Sidhu's remarks came a day after Kejriwal accused the leaders of the Congress, BJP and the SAD of constantly bashing his party AAP for the announcements. In a series of tweets, Sidhu targeted the Delhi CM for not having one woman in his cabinet. Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones at others. @ArvindKejriwal Ji you talk of women empowerment, jobs & teachers. However, you don't ...

Punjab: Navjot Singh Sidhu tears into Arvind Kejriwal over poll promises
Updated On : 29 Nov 2021 | 6:30 PM IST

Sidhu threatens indefinite fast if STF report on drugs is not made public

Sidhu also once again questioned the state government over the steps taken for ensuring justice in desecration cases

Sidhu threatens indefinite fast if STF report on drugs is not made public
Updated On : 25 Nov 2021 | 7:43 PM IST

Sidhu hits out at AAP over poll sops, says people won't fall for populism

He said true leaders do not give "lollipops" and instead focus on building the foundations of society and economy

Sidhu hits out at AAP over poll sops, says people won't fall for populism
Updated On : 24 Nov 2021 | 6:41 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal praises Sidhu, claims 25 Congress MLAs ready to join AAP

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday praised Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu for raising public welfare issues

Arvind Kejriwal praises Sidhu, claims 25 Congress MLAs ready to join AAP
Updated On : 24 Nov 2021 | 1:26 AM IST

Kejriwal praises Sidhu, claims both Capt and Channi tried suppressing him

Sidhu has been raising people's issues, but earlier Capt Sahab and now Channi is trying to suppress him, the AAP supremo claimed

Kejriwal praises Sidhu, claims both Capt and Channi tried suppressing him
Updated On : 23 Nov 2021 | 8:01 PM IST