CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh today called the emergency meeting of cabinet at 10.30 AM to discuss situation arising after the resignation by PPCC president Navjot Singh Sidhu.
Sidhu had resigned yesterday after being sidelined in important decisions taken by CM. Sidhu was upset over giving home department to Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, appointment of DGP Iqbal Preet Singh Sahota and Advocate General APS Deol. Cabinet minister Razia Sultana and two PPCC functionaries have also resigned in solidarity with Sidhu.
Sidhu who is now at his Patiala residence is adament on his resignation as he feels his dream of implementing Punjab model is not possible under given circumstances. Two cabinet ministers Pargat Singh and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring are holding meeting with Sidhu.
The cabinet meeting may discuss to review the decisions taken by the state government and may also take some other important decisions.