Chandigarh: Congress working president Sonia Gandhi has appointed Navjot Singh Sidhu as the new president of the party's Punjab unit. Sonia Gandhi took the decision even after state CM Amarinder Singh raised objections. Meanwhile, Navjot Singh Sidhu's first reaction after becoming president has surfaced. Sidhu thanked Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and said that my visit has now begun.
Today, to work further for the same dream & strengthen the invincible fort of @INCIndia, Punjab. I am grateful to Hon?ble Congress President Sonia Gandhi Ji, Shri @RahulGandhi Ji & Smt @priyankagandhi Ji for bestowing their faith in me & giving me this pivotal responsibility ????????
? Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) July 19, 2021
Navjot Singh Sidhu wrote in his official tweet, "I am grateful to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, they trusted me and gave me this important responsibility." He said, "Through the 18-point agenda of the Punjab model and high command, we will work with every member of the Congress family to complete the campaign of 'Jitega Punjab'. My journey has now begun.''
To share prosperity, privilege & freedom not just among a few but among all, My father a Congress worker left a royal household & joined freedom struggle, was sentenced to death for his patriotic work reprieved by King?s Amnesty became DCC President, MLA, MLC & Advocate General. pic.twitter.com/fTv0eNlNyt
? Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) July 19, 2021
Sidhu also shared a picture of his father with former PM Jawaharlal Nehru. He wrote, "My father, who shared prosperity, privilege and freedom not only among some people, but with everyone, had left a Congress worker royal family and joined the freedom war. He was sentenced to death for patriotism, then became the president, MLA, MLC and advocate general of the DCC after getting relief from King's Amnesty.''
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