Jalandhar/Khanna, July 18

Before his elevation, Navjot Singh Sidhu held meetings with various Congress leaders, including Avtar Henry, Mohinder Singh Kaypee, Jalandhar North MLA Bawa Henry, Khanna MLA Gurkirat Singh Kotli and Payal legislator Lakhvir Singh Lakha, today.

In Jalandhar, he was accompanied by Jalandhar Cantt MLA Pargat Singh and Tanda legislator Sangat Singh Gilzian. Asked about Sidhu’s possible elevation, Pargat said: “He just came to meet Henry. Some things don’t need to be said. When it is overcast, you know it is going to rain.”

Avtar Henry said: “I have known Sidhu for past 30 years. He is a friend. So he has come to meet us. We’ll talk over a cup of tea.” Earlier, Sidhu met MLAs Kotli and Lakha in Khanna. Praising Sidhu, Kolti said party workers had complete faith in him.

“Sidhu enjoys public support and if the 2022 elections are fought under his leadership, it will yield positive results,” said Kotli.

“The decision by the Congress high command has to be accepted by all party leaders, irrespective of their stature. We are soldiers of the party and will readily accept the decision to make it stronger.” — TNS

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