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Chandigarh, February 1, 2026 — Senior Congress leader and former Punjab MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu announced her resignation from the Indian National Congress on Saturday, intensifying the party’s internal crisis in the state. She made the announcement on X, outlining her grievances against the party leadership and accusing Punjab Congress President Raja Warring of prioritising personal interests over the organisation’s welfare.
Sidhu, who had been under suspension since December 8, 2025, following her remark that the person who gives a suitcase of 500 crore rupees becomes the chief minister, criticised Warring for “selling the party for personal gains” and damaging its credibility. She also blamed him for entering into an understanding with the Aam Aadmi Party, a move she said had weakened Congress’s position and demoralised its workers.
In her statement, Sidhu expressed frustration at what she described as selective action by the leadership, claiming that while she faced disciplinary measures, other leaders who acted against the party’s interests were left unchallenged. She questioned the state unit’s ability to nurture promising voices and warned that compromised leadership decisions had eroded the party’s organisational strength.
Sidhu’s departure comes at a critical moment for Congress in Punjab, highlighting internal divisions ahead of forthcoming electoral battles. Political observers say her resignation could have a lasting impact on the party’s cohesion and its ability to present a united front in the state.
