Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday dismissed reports of backend talks with the Congress. He mentioned that the time for rapprochement is over and his decision to leave the party is final.
He assured to launch his political party and said he wanted to build “a strong collective force in the interest of Punjab”.
“Reports of backend talks with @INCIndia are incorrect. The time for rapprochement is over. The decision to part ways with the party was taken after much thought and is final. I’m grateful to (Congress president) Sonia Gandhi ji for her support but will not stay in Congress now,” tweeted Singh’s media advisor quoting the former chief minister.
Singh was reacting to some media reports which suggested that some Congress leaders are engaged in backend talks to persuade him to remain in the party.
“I will soon launch my own party and will hold talks for seat sharing with @BJP4India (BJP), breakaway Akali factions and others for the Punjab (assembly) elections in 2022 once farmers’ issue is resolved. I want to build strong collective force in interest of Punjab and its farmers,” Singh said.
Earlier, Singh had said he would launch his new political party as and when the Election Commission clears the name and the symbol. He had also slammed the Congress while claiming that many people from the party are in touch with him.
Punjab goes to polls early next year.
