Congress names Sidhu star campaigner for H.P. bypolls, days after he put in papers as Punjab unit chief
The Hindu
Congress’ list of star campaigners for Himachal Pradesh’s bypolls also includes new inductee Kanhaiya Kumar
The Congress has included Navjot Singh Sidhu among its star campaigners for the October 30 bypolls in Himachal Pradesh, just days after he created a fresh crisis in the Punjab unit by submitting his resignation as its chief.
In a letter sent to the Election Commission of India Friday, Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal has submitted a list of 20 star campaigners — which also includes new inductee Kanhaiya Kumar — for the by-elections to Mandi Lok Sabha and Arki, Fatehpur and Jubbal-Kotkhai Assembly seats of Himachal Pradesh.
Mr. Sidhu had as the Punjab Congress chief last month, saying he could not compromise on his State's future and its welfare. However, it was not yet clear if the party high command has accepted or rejected his resignation.