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In pics | Sidhu’s many moods & quips
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At a press conference to announce his new ‘forum’ Awaaz-e-Punjab, Navjot Singh Sidhu said, “My RS (Rajya Sabha) resignation had nothing to do with Arvind Kejriwal.” He was seeking to clarify that he did not immediately plan to join AAP just after leaving the Upper House. (Ravi Kumar/HT Photo)
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“Kejriwal ji told me ‘don’t fight elections, ask your wife to contest; will make her a minister.” Sidhu claimed. (Ravi Kumar/HT Photo)
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On Kejriwal, Sidhu said: “Kejriwal ji tweeted about meeting with me, but he said half truth. Let me complete it.” (Ravi Kumar/HT Photo)
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Flanked by Pargat Singh and Balwinder Bains, Sidhu said about Awaaz-e-Punjab: “It is not a party. It is a forum for like-minded people... Formal decision about launching party will be taken in 15-20 days.” (Ravi Kumar/HT Photo)
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“There is a tradition in India that good people are kept as decoration pieces and used only for campaigning… Awaaz-e-Punjab is a revolutionary voice,” Sidhu said. He also attacked the ruling Badal family, which he held responsible for putting the state in “dire straits”. Seen here are, from left, Independent MLA Simarjeet Singh Bains, MLA and suspended SAD leader Pargat Singh, Sidhu, and Simarjeet’s brother and MLA Balwinder Singh Bains. (Ravi Kumar/HT Photo)
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On SAD-BJP regime, Sidhu said, “The government should be for the people but in Punjab it is all about one family.” Punjab goes to the polls early next year and the AAP and Congress are looking to end a decade-long rule by the Badals. The young AAP has been on the rise with thousands flocking to its rallies but has been hit recently by controversy surrounding the removal of its state chief. (Ravi Kumar/HT Photo)
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Chandigarh, India September 08: Navjot Singh sidhu along with MLA Pargat Singh and MLA Balwinder Singh Bains during the Press conference at Chandigarh Press Club in sector 27 Chandigarh on Thursday September 8, 2016.Photo by Ravi Kumar/Hindustan Times
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Sidhu said Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal wants only “yes men” and asked him not to fight the upcoming Punjab polls in return of a ministerial position for his wife. (Ravi Kumar/HT Photo)
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