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As Long As I'm Alive, No One Will Cast Evil Eye On Christianity: Navjot Singh Sidhu
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu promised to save Christianity. On February 10, in Amritsar, Sidhu took a dig against the recent action of attacking Mother Teresa, Christian missionaries under new Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. He said, "As long as I'm alive, no one can cast an evil eye on Christianity". The statement was on behalf of Congress, which hit out at PM Modi Government, during parliament for attacking Christianity.
Tags: Navjot Singh Sidhu, Christianity, Bharatiya Janata Party, Indian National Congress, Foreign Contribution Regulation Act
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Rahul Gandhi Reveals Congress CM Face In Punjab: Punjab Assembly Elections
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, on February 6, addressed a virtual public meeting from Ludhiana. During the meeting, Gandhi sharing stage with two contenders, Navjot Singh Sidhu and Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi, announced Channi to be the Punjab CM face in the 2022 elections, on February 20. While Channi extended gratitude, Navjot Singh accepted Rahul Gandhi's decision and said will work for the party.
Tags: punjab assembly elections, charanjit singh channi, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Punjab, Rahul Gandhi
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Harbhajan Dismisses Rumours Of Joining Politics; Says, 'Will Stick With Cricket'
After announcing retirement, Cricketer Harbhajan Singh is unsure about his next goal. However, he clarified, "mentoring one of the IPL teams or commentary or doing something to be connected with the game but whether I am doing politics at the moment, I don't know," said Harbhajan. The statement came after people's assumption of him joining politics, as he was seen with former Cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu, recently.
Tags: Harbhajan Singh, Indian Cricketer, Indian Politics, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Indian Cricket
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Navjot Singh Sidhu Joins Protest Against CM Arvind Kejriwal: Delhi
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu joined a protest of guest teachers against CM Arvind Kejriwal, outside his residence in Delhi on December 5. Reportedly, they're demanding regularisation in the Education system and wages (equal to permanent teachers). Sidhu took a dig at Kejriwal on Twitter over the Delhi government's education system. Mr. Sidhu also said the unemployment rate in Delhi increased by almost 5% in the past five years.
Tags: Punjab Government, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Punjab, Arvind Kejriwal
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Kapil Sibal on Punjab Crisis: We Don't Know Who's Taking Decisions
Congress leader Kapil Sibal on September 29 said, "In our party, at the moment there is no President so we don't know who is taking (sic) these decisions. We know and yet we don't know." This comes after Navjot Singh Sidhu resigned as Punjab Congress chief two and a half months after his appointment. Earlier, Amarinder Singh resigned as Punjab CM saying he felt "humiliated".
Tags: Kapil Sibal, Punjab Government, Congress Party, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Amrinder Singh
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Punjab Cong Chief Navjot Sidhu Resigns, After Dethroning Amarinder Singh
Navjot Singh Sidhu, on September 28, resigned as the President of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, two and a half months after assuming the post. In a letter addressed to Sonia Gandhi, Sidhu said, "The collapse of a man's character stems from the compromise corner, I can never compromise on Punjab's future and the agenda for Punjab's welfare." He said he will continue to serve Congress.
Tags: Navjot Singh Sidhu, Punjab, Indian National Congress, punjab congress crisis
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Navjot Singh To Be Next State President Of Congress: Punjab
The former Indian cricketer and minister of local government, tourism, and cultural affairs of Punjab, Navjot Singh Sidhu will be appointed as the chief of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. This decision came ahead of the ongoing crisis in the party’s state unit. He will be replacing Sunil Jakhar. Sidhu has been offered to choose his team by the party's high command. The party will announce the result shortly.
Tags: Navjot Singh Sidhu, Punjab, chief, sunil jakhar
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Meets Navjot Singh Sidhu Ahead Of Punjab's 2022 Elections
A day after Rahul Gandhi denied meeting with Navjot Singh Sidhu, the Congress General Secretary, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met the Punjab leader on June 30 in New Delhi. Reportedly, Sidhu discussed his role in the reconstruction of the Punjab Congress. Also, Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are hoping to bring all the Congress leaders under a common platform to present a united front in Punjab's 2022 elections.
Tags: Navjot Singh Sidhu, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Indian National Congress, Punjab, 2022 elections
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Sidhu Apologizes For Hurting Sikh Sentiments Over Akal Takht Objection
Politician Navjot Singh Sidhu took to Twitter and apologized for wearing a shawl with Sikh religious symbols. Sidhu wrote “Shri Akal Takht Sahib is Supreme, if I have unknowingly hurt the sentiments of even One Sikh, I apologize.” "Millions of other Sikhs put on Sikh symbols on Turban, clothes and also carve Tattoos, so did I", he mentioned. Reportedly, on December 29 the Akal Takht’s Giani Harpreet Singh had asked Sidhu to apologize for the… read-more
Tags: Navjot Singh Sidhu, Sikhs, Akal Takht, sikh community
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Navjot Singh Sidhu Joins Farmers In Agriculture Bills Protest
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has come forward in support of the farmers against the agricultural bills passed by the Centre. The former Punjab Minister believes that the best way to get rid of the Central Government bills is by challenging them in Supreme Court. Talking to the media Sidhu said, “Farming is the soul of Punjab and attack on the soul would not be tolerated.”
Tags: Navjot Singh Sidhu, Indian Farmers, Protests, Congress Party
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