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The problem arose in Punjab when Sidhu opened a front against Captain Singh. (Photo: PTI/File)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says no meeting fixed with Navjot Singh Sidhu

Insiders claim that though Sidhu announced that he will be meeting Rahul Gandhi

30 Jun 2021 7:20 AM

Senior BJP leader Anil Vij on Monday slammed Congress' Navjot Singh Sidhu for praising Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the Kartarpur corridor inauguration ceremony and for allegedly seeking to present the Pakistani leadership on a higher pedestal than India's. (Photo: File)

BJP's Anil Vij demands apology from Sidhu for praising Pak PM Imran Khan

He also criticised Sidhu's remarks praising Imran Khan and describing him as the king of hearts.

12 Nov 2019 11:33 AM

During the short journey, Singh told Khan that he had seen the Pakistani prime minister play in his cricketing days. (Photo: Screengrab)

Punjab CM reveals decades-old ties between Imran Khan, his families

The bus ride lasted less than 5 minutes, but, an intriguing topic broke the ice between Imran and Amarinder.

11 Nov 2019 9:22 AM

'I feel the event on November 9 is a very big event and it would not do justice to that event to highlight just one individual,' he said. (Photo: File)

MEA says highlighting 'one individual' won't do justice to Kartarpur inaugral

Sidhu said if he receives no response in the third letter, he will go to the shrine across the border like 'any other pilgrim'.

07 Nov 2019 7:51 PM

'Navjot Singh Sidhu has his own thinking. Dr Manmohan who is a Sikh said that he will go there from India's side. Had Pakistan invited us, we would definitely go there but from India's side. We would not go from Pakistan's side because we have to care of our religion and the country's dignity,' Sirsa told reporters when asked about Pakistan giving visa to Sidhu. (Photo: ANI)

'Would never go from Pak side to attend Kartarpur inauguration': Sirsa slams Sidhu

PM Modi will inaugurate the corridor from Indian side while Imran Khan will open the route on the other side.

07 Nov 2019 6:37 PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had earlier sent a formal invitation to Sidhu to attend the inaugural ceremony of the Kartarpur Corridor in Pakistan. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Reply to my letters, else will go to Kartarpur like ordinary devotee: Sidhu to MEA

Former Punjab minister also stressed that as a "law-abiding citizen" he prefers to visit Pakistan after Central government's approval.

07 Nov 2019 6:08 PM

The Pakistan government invited Sidhu - who also attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kartarpur Corridor - to attend Saturday's inauguration. (Photo: File | PTI)

Pakistan issues visa to Navjot Singh Sidhu to attend Kartarpur ceremony

A ruling party spokesperson had said that Sidhu accepted the invitation.

07 Nov 2019 6:06 PM

Navjot Kaur Sidhu said her husband had received special invitation from Pakistan’s Imran Khan government. (Photo: FIle)

Navjot Singh Sidhu will attend Kartarpur inauguration if cleared by Centre, says wife

Sidhu’s name, however, is not included in the Congress delegation, which will be visiting the Kartarpur gurudwara.

02 Nov 2019 2:22 PM

Sidhu had resigned as Punjab minister amid huge differences with Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. (Photo: File)

Congress denies rumour that Navjot Singh Sidhu will be Delhi chief

According to news agency ANI, sources said there were 'suggestions' that Sidhu should be assigned the job of leading the party in Delhi.

01 Aug 2019 10:41 AM

Singh and Sidhu had been at loggerheads since his controversial visit to Pakistan for the swearing-in ceremony of Imran Khan last year where he had hugged Pak Army Chief leading to a huge controversy back home. (Photo: ANI)

Punjab: Navjot Singh Sidhu vacates his ministerial bungalow

The cricketer-turned-politician had earlier submitted his resignation letter to Rahul Gandhi instead of Amarinder Singh.

21 Jul 2019 5:38 PM

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh accepts Sidhu's resignation, sends to Guv

The Chief Minister has forwarded his resignation to Governor of Punjab Vijayender Pal Singh Badnore.

20 Jul 2019 11:02 AM

Captain on Sidhu exit: How can a soldier refuse his General?

The chief minister reshuffled the state Cabinet in the first meeting after national elections on June 6.

16 Jul 2019 1:30 AM

Navjot Singh Sidhu quits as minister, tweets letter to Rahul

The former cricketer has been at loggerheads with Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, who blamed his for loss of urban votes in LS polls.

15 Jul 2019 6:09 AM

Congress leader Navjot SIngh Sidhu (Photo: File)

After fued with CM Amarinder Singh, Sidhu resigns from Punjab Cabinet

On June 10, Navjot Singh Sidhu had met Rahul Gandhi and handed him a letter appraising about the political situation.

14 Jul 2019 12:21 PM

BJP national secretary Tarun Chugh has written a letter to Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore seeking his intervention in the 'crisis' situation arisen 'after Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh reshuffled Cabinet'. (Photo: ANI)

Draws salary, enjoys perks: BJP writes to Guv on Sidhu's absence, seeks intervention

The BJP leader said that farmers were facing issues as Power Department remains unattended due to absence of newly-appointed minister.

09 Jul 2019 10:45 AM

Power crisis looms as Sidhu remains incommunicado

To make matter worse, the AAP has launched a statewide stir named “Bilji Andolan” against the state government.

28 Jun 2019 1:53 AM

The posters with a picture of Sidhu and captioned read, 'When are you quitting politics? Time to keep your words. We are waiting for your resignation.' (Photo: ANI)

When will you quit politics?: Posters asking for Sidhu's resignation seen in Punjab

On Friday, similar posters also surfaced in Mohali.

22 Jun 2019 4:18 PM

Punjab minister and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu Monday met party president Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. (Photo: Twitter/ @sherryontopp)

‘Handed my letter’: Sidhu meets Rahul Gandhi, apprises him of 'situation'

Navjot Singh Sidhu also posted a picture in which he seen along with Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and senior leader Ahmed Patel.

10 Jun 2019 12:17 PM

Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu (Photo: File)

Sidhu skips Cabinet meet, Punjab CM changes his portfolio

Sidhu’s tourism and cultural affairs portfolio was also taken away, as per an official statement.

07 Jun 2019 12:56 AM

Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu Thursday skipped the first cabinet meeting after the elections and asserted he could not be 'taken for granted'. (Photo: File)

Navjot Singh Sidhu skips cabinet meet, says 'can't be taken for granted'

Punjab CM said he intended to change Sidhu's portfolio of local govt department over party's performance in Lok Sabha polls.

06 Jun 2019 4:00 PM

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