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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.

12:00 (IST) Sep 29

Sidhu's resignation as state party chief has intensified the crisis in the Punjab Congress and triggered discussions and deliberations in the party

11:54 (IST) Sep 29

"The collapse of a man's character stems from the compromise corner, I can never compromise on Punjab's future and the agenda for the welfare of Punjab," he wrote in the letter of resignation.

11:54 (IST) Sep 29

Sidhu wrote a letter addressed to Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday and said that he quit from the post of Punjab PCC president as he "can never compromise on Punjab's future".

11:29 (IST) Sep 29

Read - Decoding Navjot Singh Sidhu's 'compromise corner': 4 key points

11:22 (IST) Sep 29

I will sacrifice whatever I need to in order to install a system of governance which is transparent and not corrupt: Sidhu

11:18 (IST) Sep 29

Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi is holding a state cabinet meeting in Chandigarh.

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11:16 (IST) Sep 29

Read - Punjab: New Sidhuism sparks Congress crisis 2.0

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11:14 (IST) Sep 29

I will never compromise with my ethics and moral authority. Currently, what I see is a compromise with issues and agenda in Punjab. I can't disguise high command nor can I let them be disguised, says Sidhu a day after resigning as Punjab Congress chief.

11:13 (IST) Sep 29

My father has taught me to always tread the path of truth. I have fought for issues concerning Punjab for a long time

Navjot SIngh Sidhu, Congress leader

11:11 (IST) Sep 29

My 17 years of political career is for a cause. My objective in politics is to improve the lives of people in Punjab, to make a difference and to stand firm, says Sidhu in a video statement on Twitter

11:09 (IST) Sep 29

Will always fight for the welfare of Punjabis, will always stand in their support: Sidhu

11:07 (IST) Sep 29

There's a higher ideal than power, than ministers holding org positions. That higher ideal is ensuring peace, tranquillity & stability of a border state like Punjab. Under those circumstances what has been playing itself out is extremely unfortunate. Punjab is border state, it's going through intense social upheaval primarily because of angst in people against farm laws. Under those circumstances, if such shenanigans played themselves out in public space,it has serious implications on stability of a border state

Manish Tewari, Congress leader

10:59 (IST) Sep 29

Will fight for truth and morality till my last breath: Sidhu

हक़-सच की लड़ाई आखिरी दम तक लड़ता रहूंगा … https://t.co/LWnBF8JQxu
— Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) 1632892687000

10:29 (IST) Sep 29

Sidhu's resignation upsets Cong, tough stance likely: Sources

The Congress high-command is unhappy with Navjot Singh Sidhu, who tendered his resignation as Punjab Congress chief on Tuesday. According to the sources, the resignation has not been accepted and the top leadership has not spoken to him yet. The party wants to give time to Sidhu, but if he does not agree, then strict steps can be taken, the sources said. Sidhu's resignation as state party chief has intensified the crisis in the Punjab Congress and triggered discussions and deliberations in the party.

10:13 (IST) Sep 29

Chandigarh: Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi calls the state cabinet meeting at State Secretariat today.

21:53 (IST) Sep 28

BJP takes a swipe at Sidhu's resignation as PCC chief

प्रियंका वाड्रा जी, आप गलत टाइम पर यूपी आ गयी हैं। ये टाइम तो पंजाब जाने का था। पंजाब का टिकट बुक कर दें? @priyankagandhi
— BJP Uttar Pradesh (@BJP4UP) 1632834614000

21:13 (IST) Sep 28

Sidhu quits as PCC chief, plunges party into crisis

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20:25 (IST) Sep 28

We urge him to withdraw resignation & request high command to redress his grievances: Khaira

20:12 (IST) Sep 28

Navjot Singh Sidhu had taken stand against corruption in Punjab, if his suggestions are not paid heed to, he would not want to be a speechless president: Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira

19:56 (IST) Sep 28

Navjot Singh Sidhu's resignation has not been accepted. Top leadership has asked state leadership to resolve the matter at their own level first: Congress sources (ANI)