Captain Amarinder Singh to launch new party, says open for a ‘seat-sharing pact with BJP in 2022 Punjab polls’

“The battle for Punjab’s future is on. Will quickly announce the launch of my very own political occasion to serve the pursuits of Punjab & its individuals, together with our farmers who’ve been combating for his or her survival for over a 12 months,” tweeted Raveen Thukral, media advisor to Amarinder Singh.

Amarinder Singh stated he’s hopeful of a seat association with BJP in 2022 Punjab Meeting polls if farmers protest is resolved in farmers’ curiosity.

We’re additionally taking a look at alliance with like-minded events comparable to breakaway Akali teams, notably Dhindsa and Brahmpura factions, Captain singh additional added.

I can’t relaxation until I can safe the way forward for my individuals and my state. Punjab wants political stability and safety from inside and exterior threats, Singh stated, including that he guarantees individuals he’ll do what it takes to make sure its peace and safety, which is immediately at stake.

After stepping down because the chief minister, Amarinder met union house minister Amit Shah, sparking hypothesis that he could be a part of the Bharatiya Janata Occasion (BJP). Nonetheless, with the most recent transfer, the rumours have been put to relaxation for now.

He had then stated the discussions the the house minister have been centered across the extended farmers’ agitation in opposition to farm legal guidelines, urging him to resolve the disaster urgently with repeal of the legal guidelines and assure MSP.

Amarinder resigned because the chief minister after a protracted infighting with cricketer-turned politician Navjot Singh Sidhu. Amarinder Singh had stated he felt humiliated on the method occasion excessive command in Delhi dealt with the occasion affairs in Punjab. He was miffed with the management for calling a Congress Legislative Occasion (CLP) meet, which is the prerogative of the chief minister.