Pargat Singh is a minister in the Punjab government led by Charanjit Singh Channi. (file)
Chandigarh:
Punjab minister Pargat Singh on Tuesday hit out at former chief minister Amarinder Singh for announcing that he was starting a new party and said he would join the BJP and other “like-minded parties” after his informal exit last month. were ready to partner with.
Pargat Singh, a close aide of Captain Singh’s rival Navjot Singh Sidhu, was inducted into the cabinet after the new Congress government was formed in Punjab.
Pargat Singh, who has often targeted the former chief minister amid the turmoil of the Congress party in the state, said, “I had always said that the Captain was in bed with the BJP and the Akali Dal. He used to take his agenda from the BJP.” .
Amarinder Singh on Tuesday said he would soon announce a political party and hoped that a seat agreement with the BJP would be reached if the farmers’ issue is resolved in their interest.
The two-time chief minister had resigned last month after a bitter feud with Navjot Singh Sidhu and infighting in the state Congress. The party appointed Charanjit Singh Channi in his place.
Captain Singh said on Tuesday, “The fight for the future of Punjab is on. I will soon announce the launch of my political party to serve the interests of Punjab and its people, including our farmers, who have been working for more than a year.” They have been fighting for their existence since time immemorial.” .
He also said that he would not rest until he secured the future of “my people and my state”.
His media advisor quoted him as saying, “Punjab needs political stability and security from internal and external threats. I promise my people that I will do what is at stake today to ensure our peace and security.” “
Captain Singh said, “It is expected that there will be seat agreement with the BJP in the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections, if the farmers’ protest is resolved in the interest of the farmers. Also like-minded parties such as different Akali groups, Especially looking at the alliance with the Dhindsa and Brahmapura factions,” Captain Singh said.
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