Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi speaks to Sidhu, says let’s sit and speak

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday reached out to a miffed Navjot Singh Sidhu and supplied to resolve points by talks, a day after the previous cricketer resigned because the state Congress chief.

In the meantime, efforts are on to placate Sidhu as a number of celebration leaders, together with ministers Pargat Singh and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, met him at his residence in Patiala.

They urged him to work to strengthen the celebration.

Channi additionally mentioned the celebration is supreme and the federal government follows its ideology.

Speaking to reporters right here on the sidelines of a Cupboard assembly, Channi mentioned, “The (state) president is a head of the celebration. The top is to sit down within the household (celebration).”

“I’ve spoken to Sidhu sahab over the phone at the moment. The celebration is supreme and the federal government accepts the celebration’s ideology and follows that. (I informed him that) You come, sit and speak,” he mentioned.

“In case you (Sidhu) really feel there’s something improper, you’ll be able to level it out,” he mentioned.

When requested what was Sidhu’s response, Channi mentioned the chief informed him that he would sit and speak, and would give him time for a gathering.

To a query, Channi mentioned Pargat Singh and another leaders went to satisfy Sidhu.

“We are going to sit with him and speak,” he mentioned.

Requested if Sidhu had completed the best factor, Channi mentioned he couldn’t touch upon it.

“I’ll by no means deviate from problems with the individuals of Punjab,” he mentioned.

Channi mentioned his authorities will arrange a staff below a particular prosecutor for combating circumstances in courts.

“We’re organising a staff of a particular prosecutor and 10 members, and it’ll deal with our (state authorities) vital circumstances,” he mentioned.

“A particular staff can be appointed. Due to this fact, there shouldn’t be any doubt on me. All the pieces can be clear,” he additional mentioned.

He mentioned, “No matter suggestions we bought from colleagues and others and whosoever could possibly be appointed, we appointed. However the selections can be taken in keeping with the individuals of Punjab.”

“I’ve no objection or any ego in something. I’m very clear. If something sends improper message to individuals, I can’t be inflexible on it,” he mentioned in an obvious reference to latest appointments.

The CM mentioned he would by no means step again on points for which he had been combating, apparently referring to supply of justice within the 2015 desecration circumstances.

In the meantime, celebration leaders Pargat Singh, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Fateh Jung Bajwa, Inderbir Singh Bolaria, Surjit Dhiman and PPCC working president Pawan Goel met Sidhu at his residence in Patiala.

Nonetheless, Sidhu remained confined to his house ever since he resigned.

The Amritsar-East legislator caught to his weapons and raised a query over the appointments of director normal of police, state’s advocate normal and “tainted” leaders.

Amritsar-South MLA Inderbir Singh Bolaria mentioned Sidhu’s is like his elder brother and he got here to satisfy him.

He mentioned the problems raised by Sidhu ought to be appeared into by the celebration excessive command.

MLA Fatehjang Bajwa mentioned the cricketer-turned-politician is a straight ahead man.

“All the pieces goes to be alright by night at the moment. All points can be resolved,” he mentioned.

Earlier, minister Gurkirat Singh Kotli mentioned Sidhu’s transfer could harm the celebration.

“I’ll say within the curiosity of the celebration and other people of Punjab, we should always struggle collectively. He has been given a giant place by the Congress and he occupies a accountable publish of the celebration. He ought to work for the celebration and strengthen the state authorities,” he mentioned.

Requested if Sidhu’s transfer embarrassed the celebration, Kotli mentioned it sends a improper message.

“There’s a good picture of the celebration and the federal government. Individuals need us again in 2022. It may trigger harm to the celebration and we should always not do it,” he mentioned.

He mentioned Sidhu is a robust chief and other people have excessive hopes from him.

Minister Randeep Singh Nabha mentioned no matter points Sidhu has ought to be resolved.

“If we contemplate the celebration our mom and ‘dharma’ and if we take such steps, then someplace harm is induced to the celebration,” he mentioned.