While the Singh-AICC representatives meeting was rescheduled to Friday, the CMs backers flaunted the “catch of three MLAs” as yet another demonstration of Singh still remaining the ‘best Congress hunter in Punjab.
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday attended a meeting of the three-member panel set up by Congress president Sonia Gandhi to resolve infighting among the party's state unit.
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In a move aimed at his detractors within the party, Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh on Thursday inducted rebel AAP MLAs Sukhpal Khaira, Jagdev Singh Kamalu and Pirmal Singh into the Congress minutes before he flew to Delhi.
Strategic move
Capt’s critics claim his popularity graph has taken a hit
But CM has told high command he has edge over rival parties
The CM is scheduled to meet the three-member panel, constituted to resolve infighting in the Punjab unit, in Delhi on Friday. Party leaders believe Capt Amarinder has communicated to the top brass that the party under his command has an edge over rival parties. A senior leader said, “By advancing the induction of Khaira and others into the party, Capt Amarinder has tried to counter the narrative being propagated by his critics that his popularity graph has taken a hit and his acceptability in the party is low.”
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh who on Friday appeared before a three-member panel tasked by Congress president Sonia Gandhi, said the meeting was part of party's internal discussions ahead of state assembly polls.
India News: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh who on Friday appeared before a three-member panel tasked by Congress president Sonia Gandhi, said the m