Decision to leave Cong. is final, says Amarinder
The Hindu
Ex-Punjab CM denies reports of back-end talks with party
Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday dismissed reports of back-end talks with the Congress, saying the time for rapprochement is over and his decision to leave the party is final.
Mr. Singh reiterated that he will soon launch his political party and said he wanted to build “a strong collective force in the interest of Punjab”.
“Reports of backend talks with @INCIndia are incorrect. The time for rapprochement is over. The decision to part ways with the party was taken after much thought and is final. I’m grateful to [Congress president] Sonia Gandhi ji for her support but will not stay in Congress now [sic],” tweeted Singh’s media advisor quoting the former Chief Minister.
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