'Punjab Lok Congress': Amarinder Singh announces name of his new party, sends seven-page resignation letter to Sonia Gandhi

The former Punjab Chief Minister said the party symbol will be approved later.

New Delhi: Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday (November 2, 2021) sent a seven-page resignation letter to Congress president Sonia Gandhi. The former Punjab Chief Minister also announced that the 'Punjab Lok Congress' will be his new party's name.

Taking to his official Twitter account, the veteran leader said, "I have today sent my resignation to INC President Ms Sonia Gandhi ji, listing my reasons for the resignation. 'Punjab Lok Congress' is the name of the new party. The registration is pending approval with the ECI. The party symbol will be approved later."

In the resignation letter, Singh listed out his achievements as chief minister and slammed the Gandhis for a 'conspiracy' to oust him from the state government. He also lashed out at Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu and senior party leader Harish Rawat.