congress: Sunil Jakhar not replying to notice ‘gross indiscipline’, strong action likely: Congress sources

Former Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar not replying to social gathering’s show-cause discover is being thought-about an act of “gross indiscipline” and “robust motion” is more likely to be taken towards him when the Congress’ disciplinary committee meets earlier than the tip of this week, sources stated on Wednesday. The Congress Disciplinary Committee had on April 11 given a show-cause discover to Jakhar for alleged anti-party actions and sought a reply inside every week. On the finish of the deadline on Tuesday, Jakhar stated he wouldn’t reply to the panel discover and was able to face motion.

“He (Jakhar) was given a discover for indiscipline. His not replying to the social gathering’s discover is being thought-about an act of gross indiscipline and robust motion could be taken towards him,” a high-level social gathering supply instructed PTI.

“A call on this regard could be taken at a gathering of the social gathering’s disciplinary committee which is predicted to happen earlier than the tip of this week,” the supply stated.

Jakhar had criticised former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and termed him a “legal responsibility” for the social gathering after the Congress misplaced to the Aam Aadmi Social gathering (AAP) in Punjab.

When requested in regards to the discover, Jakhar had stated he has not replied and the committee is remitted to take no matter motion.

“I’ve not replied to the discover and that could be a truth. Regardless of the committee does, it’s their proper… They’ve given a discover and it’s as much as them to take no matter resolution they take,” Jakhar stated.

On whether or not he would stay within the Congress, the previous Punjab Congress chief had stated he continues to be within the social gathering. He, nevertheless, didn’t disclose his future plans.