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Punjab live updates: Ajay Maken rebukes Kapil Sibal over remarks on Punjab crisis

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 29, 2021, 23:02:18 IST

Punjab live updates: Ajay Maken rebukes Kapil Sibal over remarks on Punjab crisis

Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday resigned as the Punjab Congress chief. His resignation has upset the Congress high-command. According to sources, the top leadership has not spoken to him yet. Sidhu's resignation as state party chief has intensified the crisis in the Punjab Congress and triggered discussions and deliberations in the party. Stay with TOI for the latest developments.

15:45 (IST) Sep 29

Punjab CM asks 'head of family' Sidhu to talk, resolve issues

A day after Navjot Singh Sidhu tendered his resignation from the post of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) chief, state chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday said he has urged the "Congress family's head" Sidhu, to resolve issues. "Whoever is party president, is head of the family. I had called him (Navjot Singh Sidhu) and told him that the party is supreme... I have spoken to him on phone and told him to let's sit, talk it out and resolve the issue," Channi said while addressing media here.

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15:25 (IST) Sep 29

Punjab Congress working president Pawan Goel meets Sidhu

Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) working president Pawan Goel on Wednesday arrived at Navjot Singh Sidhu's residence, who tendered his resignation as PPCC chief on Tuesday, to meet him.

14:36 (IST) Sep 29

We've said again & again that we'll give you such a CM face that all of you will be proud, Punjab will be proud. We're holding a detailed press conference tomorrow: AAP national convener & Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Mohali, when asked about CM face of his party for Punjab polls

14:33 (IST) Sep 29

People of Punjab are upset over Bargari (sacrilege) case. Mastermind of the case, I don't need to say who he's, didn't get any punishment so far. Channi sahab should read Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh's report, he'll find the names. They can be arrested within 24 hrs: Arvind Kejriwal

14:28 (IST) Sep 29

I congratulate Channi sahab on becoming CM. I'd like to tell him that it's being alleged that he inducted tainted ministers in his cabinet and given good postings to tainted officers. I request him to sack them and take action

AAP national convener & Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Mohali

14:24 (IST) Sep 29

I have been regularly going to villages in Punjab and electricity is a major issue. Due to the non-payment of excessive bills, many houses' meters were disconnected: Punjab CM

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14:08 (IST) Sep 29

Whoever is party president, is the head of the family. I had called him (Navjot Singh Sidhu) & told him that the party is supreme: Channi

13:58 (IST) Sep 29

I have no ego on any issue but I will continue to fight for the welfare of the state: Punjab CM Channi

13:52 (IST) Sep 29

I spoke to Navjot Sidhu on phone and if he finds any problems, he should come and discuss: Channi

13:50 (IST) Sep 29

A new policy is being prepared to check sand mafia in the state. It will be a relief for common people: Punjab CM Channi

13:47 (IST) Sep 29

There are around 53 lakh such families in the state; Rs 1200 crore burden on state exchequer: Channi

13:43 (IST) Sep 29

Meanwhile, Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi chaired a cabinet meeting and said that the pending power bills of consumers of upto 2 kv will be paid by the government

13:14 (IST) Sep 29

Situation in Punjab is a bit disturbing. Gandhi family posed a lot of faith in Sidhu and he did this: Jasveer Singh Kamboj

13:05 (IST) Sep 29

He was chosen over Sunil Jakhar, who worked all his life for Congress. If Sidhu is still not happy, then he can never be happy: Kamboj

13:03 (IST) Sep 29

One man (Navjot Singh Sidhu) leaving/joining the party doesn't affect our prospects to win the election, Congress will form the govt again ... What he did is no less than betrayal: Party leader Jasveer Singh Kamboj on Sidhu's resignation as Punjab party chief

12:58 (IST) Sep 29

Punjab PCC working president Pawan Goel arrives at Navjot Singh Sidhu's house

Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee working president Pawan Goel arrives at Navjot Singh Sidhu's house, who resigned… https://t.co/u4se3ESecI
— ANI (@ANI) 1632898900000

12:18 (IST) Sep 29

"Those who secured blanket bails, they are advocate general," Sidhu said

12:11 (IST) Sep 29

Sidhu also apparently questioned the appointment of APS Deol as the state's new advocate general: PTI

12:07 (IST) Sep 29

Apparently referring to senior IPS officer Iqbal Preet Singh Sahota, who has been given the additional charge of the director general of Punjab Police, Sidhu said, “When I see those who gave clean chit to Badals six years back…such persons have been given the responsibility for delivering justice" (PTI)

12:05 (IST) Sep 29

Sidhu on Wednesday also raised questions over the appointments of the director general of police (DGP) and the state's advocate general