Making it absolutely clear that indiscipline in the party would not be tolerated at any cost, Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh on Tuesday categorically said that if Navjot Singh Sidhu wants to contest against him then he is free to do so but that would only lead to Sidhu meeting the fate of General J.J. Singh who lost his security deposit.
In an interview to a private channel, the Chief Minister challenged Navjot Singh Sidhu to clearly spell out whether he is a member of the Congress party or not? “If yes, then his continuing rant against his Chief Minister and the government amounts to gross indiscipline,” said Capt. Amarinder Singh, adding the Congress dissident ought to choose the side he was on because he is indulging in breaking the discipline of the party, the BJP won’t take him back and the SAD is also peeved with him.
The Chief Minister also lauded Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President Sunil Jakhar and said that the latter is doing a good job and discharging his responsibility well so there is no question of Sidhu being appointed in Sunil Jakhar’s place. “It has been just four years when Sidhu joined the Congress and there are many people who have started their careers with the Youth Congress who are much senior to him. Hence, how can he be given the Deputy Chief Minister of PPCC President’s post?” asserted Capt. Amarinder Singh.
On the issue of Cabinet Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and Sunil Jakhar tendering their resignations, the Chief Minister said that he had rejected the same.
On the issue of oxygen supply in the state in view of Covid, the Chief Minister said that Punjab needs 300 MT of oxygen daily but there has been no positive response from the Central Government.