JAIPUR: Chief minister
Ashok Gehlot has expressed hope that former
Punjab CM Captain
Amrinder Singh would not take any decision which would damage the prospects of the party.
In a statement on Sunday, Gehlot said Captain Singh had himself admitted that he was made the chief minister for nineand-a-half years by the party and had served the people of Punjab to the best of his capabilities. “Captain Sahab is an honourable leader and I believe that he will continue to keep the interest of the party above everything,” said Gehlot.
Captain Singh resigned along with his council of ministers over differences with Punjab
Congress chief
Navjyot Singh Sidhu
on Saturday. The party didn’t stop him from resigning. Gehlot said, “On several occasions, the high command has to react and respond according to the feedback from the MLAs and commoners in the interest of the party.”
While defending the party’s high command move, Gehlot said, “I personally feel that Congress president chose the CM candidate from the pool of many who are in the race for the top post. The president even faces resentment from those not chosen for the post. But the same CM called out the high command for replacing him/her. During such a moment one should hear the internal voice,” said Gehlot.
Urging the Congress to stand united, he said “I believe that fascist forces are leading the country towards a direction which gives more responsibility to the Congressman to serve the nation. We have to rise above everything and have to think about the party and the nation.”