Sidhu's resignation triggers crisis in Punjab Congress, CM Channi summons cabinet | 10 points

With Navjot Singh Sidhu stepping down as president of the state Congress, a crisis has erupted within the ruling party in Punjab. CM Charanjit Singh Channi, meanwhile, summoned his cabinet on Wednesday. Here's all you need to know in 10 points.

Navjot Singh Sidhu resigned as president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) on Tuesday, a mere 72 days after he was appointed to the top post by the party high command. A minister in the Punjab government and at least three Congress functionaries followed suit by resigning from their posts "in solidarity" with Sidhu.

The cricketer-turned-politician's move was followed by the resignation of a state minister and at least three party functionaries.