New Delhi/ Chandigarh: Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, in an exclusive interview to NDTV, said he is not joining the BJP, but won't stay in the Congress either. "I have not resigned from the Congress yet, but how can one continue in a place where there is a trust deficit," he said.
His remark came after he met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval this morning, a day after his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah amid speculations about him joining the BJP.
Meanwhile, Navjot Singh Sidhu said Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi met at Punjab Bhawan in Chandigarh. Mr Sidhu, who resigned as Punjab Congress chief on Tuesday, delivering a big shock to the Gandhis, had said Mr Channi invited him for talks.
Mr Singh, who recently stepped down from chief minister's post in Punjab, said that during his meeting with Mr Shah he discussed the contentious farm laws and urged the Home Minister to repeal the laws and guarantee MSP. The Congress has reached out to Mr Singh and senior leaders Ambika Soni and Kamal Nath are trying to pacify him, according to sources.
Mr Sidhu, in a video message tweeted on Wednesday morning, had said that he will not compromise on ethics and would "fight for truth until my last breath."
On Thursday, his advisor Mohammad Mustafa told NDTV that the issue will be resolved and Mr Sidhu will remain Punjab Congress chief and lead the party to the next elections.
Here are the LIVE updates on Punjab Congress Crisis:
Sep 30, 2021 18:03 (IST)
Punjab Chief Minister's Convoy Leaves After Meeting With Navjot Sidhu
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi's convoy leaves Punjab Bhawan in Chandigarh after meeting with Navjot Singh Sidhu.
Sep 30, 2021 15:43 (IST)
Navjot Sidhu Arrives For Meeting With Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Channi
Navjot Singh Sidhu has arrived for his meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi at Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh.
Sep 30, 2021 13:33 (IST)
Amarinder Singh On Why He Met National Security Adviser Ajit Doval Today
On meeting National Security Adviser Ajit Doval this morning, Amarinder Singh to NDTV: "I keep meeting the NSA on national security issues. Punjab is a border state with Pakistan and we have seen an increase in drones infiltrating Indian territory. Drugs, narcotics, arms and ammunition are being sent across the border and we have been monitoring it. We want to know that the drones that we do not get a hold of, where do they go. These days we see that even tiffin boxes of children are being sent with RDX in it. I may not be the Chief Minister at present but all these are pressing issues and merits me meeting the National Security Adviser.
Sep 30, 2021 11:46 (IST)
Amid Turmoil, Navjot Sidhu To Meet Chief Minister Charanjit Channi At 3 PM Today
Navjot Singh Sidhu, who recently resigned from the post of Punjab Congress chief, said Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has invited him for talks. He said in a tweet that he will reach Punjab Bhawan in Chandigarh at 3 PM today to meet him. "He (Mr Channi) is welcome for any discussions," said Mr Sidhu.
