US EditionCorruption Allegations Rock Congress: CM Post for Rs 500 Crore?
Navjot Kaur Sidhu’s claim that Rs 500 crore secures Punjab’s CM post sparked demands for Congress to explain alleged internal corruption and leadership infighting.
- On December 7, 2025, Aam Aadmi Party and Bharatiya Janata Party demanded Congress clarify Navjot Kaur Sidhu's claim that a suitcase of Rs 500 crore can buy the chief minister's post.
- Sidhu told reporters after meeting Governor Gulab Chand Kataria that her husband would return to active politics only if Congress formally named him its chief ministerial face.
- AAP officials Baltej Pannu and Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said the remark exposed Congress's leadership decisions and demanded answers, while BJP leaders Tarun Chugh and Sunil Jakhar accused Congress of money-driven politics citing Rs 350 crore whispers.
- Inside the party, leaders argued that some Congress lawmakers, including Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, questioned the Sidhu family's motives and urged the high command to bid them farewell amid revived unity challenges from the 2022 resignation.
- The timing, less than 14 months ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, the December 6 comment ignited a row and highlighted factionalism with five Congress leaders vying for the top post, raising stakes for the Punjab electorate.
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'Rs 500 Crore To Become Punjab CM': Navjyot Kaur Sidhu's Remark Sparks Row; AAP, BJP Slam Congress
Kaur laid out a clear condition for her husband's political comeback, saying Congress must officially name him as its chief ministerial candidate ahead of the 2027 Punjab assembly polls.
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NewsDrumCongress leadership should clarify after Navjot Kaur Sidhu's serious allegations: BJP
New Delhi, Dec 7 (PTI) The BJP on Sunday attacked the Congress over its Punjab leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu’s remarks that one “who gives a suitcase of Rs 500 crore becomes the CM”, saying she has levelled serious allegations of corruption against the Congress leadership and it should clarify its stand. “We always speak for […]
Corruption Allegations Rock Congress: CM Post for Rs 500 Crore?
BJP attacked Congress after Navjot Kaur Sidhu claimed a Rs 500 crore 'fee' for the CM post, alleging corruption within Congress. The BJP demanded accountability from Congress, highlighting similar accusations in other states. They called for answers from the Gandhis regarding these serious allegations.
Rs 500 crore to become Punjab CM? Navjot Kaur Sidhu's remark sparks row
Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu has ignited controversy by alleging massive corruption in Punjab's CM selection process. The statement highlights internal Congress rifts and draws sharp BJP criticism ahead of upcoming elections.
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