Punjab MLA Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi gets Z-category security days after joining BJP

Rana Gurmit Singh, Punjab MLA considered close to former chief minister Amarinder Singh, has been given Z-category VIP security cover by the Union government. He joined the BJP only a few days ago.

Punjab politician Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, who joined the BJP a few days ago, has been given Z-category VIP security cover by the Union government, official sources said on Wednesday.

Sodhi, a four-time MLA who is considered close to former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh, announced his resignation from the Congress on Twitter. He posted the letter sent to party president Sonia Gandhi.