US EditionPolitical Uproar Over Alleged Rs 500 Crore Deal for CM Seat
Navjot Kaur Sidhu alleged that Rs 500 crore bribes are needed to become Punjab CM, prompting immediate suspension by Congress amid sharp political backlash.
- On December 8, 2025, Congress suspended Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu with immediate effect after she said in Chandigarh, `We always speak for Punjab and Punjabiyat...but do not have Rs 500 crore which we can give to sit in chief minister's chair.`
- Kaur Sidhu told reporters on Saturday that after meeting Governor Gulab Chand Kataria in Chandigarh, she linked Navjot Singh Sidhu's political return to being the projected chief ministerial face for the 2027 Assembly elections.
- The remarks sparked sharp reactions from the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party, while Sudhanshu Trivedi and Tarun Chugh accused Congress of auctioning chief minister posts as some members showed unease.
- The episode left the Congress visibly unsettled, causing unease within the Punjab Congress and fueling internal critics who warn party unity risks complicating preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections.
- With entrenched infighting and multiple CM contenders, observers note five chief ministerial faces and opponents demand Navjot Singh Sidhu reveal who paid during his appointment.
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After being suspended from the Congress party, Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife, Navjot Kaur Sidhu, gave an interview to Aaj Tak, in which she clearly stated that he never asked for money. She also clarified that he does not have ₹500 crore and that he does not have black money. Navjot Kaur stated that he also returns money from his own pocket to the party.
Navjot Kaur Sidhu Suspended from Cong Amid Row over '₹500 Crore CM Post' Remark; Launches Fresh Attack on Raja Warring
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Former MLA Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu has been suspended from the Congress following a series of public allegations made by her against Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, days after her remarks over an alleged ₹500-crore offer for securing the Chief Minister's post triggered political unrest within the party. India News | Navjot Kaur Sidhu Suspended from Cong Amid Row over '₹50…
Punjab Congress suspends Navjot Kaur Sidhu after 'Rs 500 crore CM post' remark
A day after Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu triggered a political row by claiming that the party takes “Rs 500 crore in a suitcase” from anyone aspiring to become Chief Minister, the state unit on Monday suspended her with immediate effect. The official letter has not stated any reason for the sudden move.
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