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The discord in the Congress intensified as the elections in Punjab neared. Now in the Punjab Government, Technical Education Minister Rana Gurjit has attacked the state head Navjot Sidhu. Rana called Sidhu a mercenary leader. He said that Sidhu has come to Congress only to become CM. Whether he will remain in Congress till the elections or not, it is also not sure.
This tussle started when Sidhu made gesture attacks on the minister in Sultanpur Lodhi. There the minister came after patting Sidhu on the back of Rana’s opponent Congress MLA Navtej Cheema. Rana is staking claim to contest from Sultanpur Lodhi.
Sidhu had supported MLA Cheema, the minister’s opponent in Sultanpur Lodhi, in this manner.
I am a born Congressman, did not change parties like Sidhu
Minister Rana Gurjit said that Sidhu should talk about a true Congressman with his tongue. Sidhu came to the party only to become the CM, whereas he is in Congress since birth. I have not changed parties like Sidhu. It is unfortunate that only one political opportunist is accusing those who have spent their whole life in the service of the party.
Sidhu is jealous of CM Channi, Sidhu splits the party
Minister Rana Gurjit said that Navjot Sidhu is feeling jealous and insecure with the growing popularity of Punjab CM Charanjit Channi. For this reason, he is questioning the government led by CM Channi. Rana also accused Sidhu of weakening the party. The minister said that as the party chief, the responsibility of Sidhu is to keep everyone united. Sidhu did nothing of the sort. Instead, Sidhu tried his best to create a divide in the campaign, manifesto and screening committee formed by the Congress high command.
Rana was tried to become a minister
The Sidhu camp had tried to stop Rana Gurjit from becoming a minister. A letter was also written by the MLAs and senior leaders of Doaba in view of the threat of increasing the dominance of Rana. With which Sidhu also came to Chandigarh and gave it to the Congress Observers and Incharge, but he did not work. Despite great opposition, Rana became a minister.
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