Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:32pm on 08 Dec 2025,Monday Politics
Punjab Congress suspended Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, following her controversial claim that one needs a “₹500 crore suitcase” to become Chief Minister. The remark, made while discussing her husband’s political prospects, triggered a political storm, drawing criticism from opposition parties and Congress leaders alike. Congress described her statement as “undermining party discipline” and suspended her with immediate effect. Navjot Kaur defended herself, saying her words were misinterpreted and based on hearsay, not a personal allegation. The episode exposed internal tensions in Punjab Congress ahead of upcoming elections. (PC: PTI)
