The newly-appointed Punjab Congress chief along with his four working presidents is going to take formal charge on July 23, Friday.
In what could be seen as a possible truce between Navjot Singh Sidhu and Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, the new Punjab Congress president is going to invite the Captain for Friday's event where he along with four working presidents will formally assume charge. "The invitation letter has been drafted and signed by Sidhu and other presidents including Sunil Jakhar. It will be sent to Captain soon," Congress MLA from Moga, Dr Harjot Kamal has told India TV.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, who is in Assam, said that Muslim population of the country would not be affected by the Citizenship Amendment Act, CAA. He said that India is taking care of its minority population since long while Pakistan failed to do so.
Earlier in the day, in what is seen as a show of strength, nearly 60 Congress MLAs gathered at the residence of new state party chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, amid suspense over a possible truce between him and CM Amarinder Singh.
This is the RSS chief's first visit to Assam after the BJP returned to power for the second consecutive term in the state. Mohan Bhagwat will leave for Chennai on July 22, the spokesperson said.
As the Congress high command formally announced former Cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu as the PPCC chief on Sunday, display boards and buntings congratulating him were already put up in the city.
The senior faculty of Critical Care Medicine (CCM), cardiology, nephrology, neurology and endocrinology are keeping a close watch on all the aspects related to his health.
Sidhu, who replaced Sunil Jakhar, was elevated to the position despite opposition from Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.
The Delta variant has mutations in its spike protein, which helps it bind to the ACE2 receptors present on the surface of the cells more firmly, making it more transmissible and capable of evading the body's immunity, Dr Arora said.
Navjot Singh Sidhu was on Sunday appointed as the President of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee by Sonia Gandhi, despite a major opposition by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. Gandhi also appointed four working presidents to assist Sidhu in the run-up to the next assembly elections.The appointments came after days of internal squabbling and public bickering that virtually divided the state unit between two factions owing allegiance to Singh and Sidhu.
Navjot Singh Sidhu was on Sunday appointed as the President of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, despite a major opposition by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended a programme on 'seized drugs disposal' in Nagaon on July 18. CM Sarma drove a road roller during the programme.
"Why can't BJP and NCP come together?", asks Union Minister for Social Justice, Ramdas Athawale
If sources are to be believed, Captain has agreed to Sidhu's elevation but with conditions apply. The CM has said to have agreed to the arrangements after meeting AICC general secretary and Punjab in-charge Harish Rawat.
Interacting with youth in Uttar Pradesh, Priyanka Gandhi discussed issues like competitive examinations, stalled recruitments, vacant posts, and unemployment.
Navjot Singh Sidhu met Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief Sunil Jakhar on Saturday.
The case has been registered for damaging public property, sitting on protest without permission and without giving prior information, Lucknow Police Commissioner DK Thakur said.
Earlier on Friday, Yediyurappa had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid speculation about possible changes in the state leadership and the Cabinet.
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Saturday offered to resign on health grounds. On Friday, Yediyurappa had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid speculation about possible changes in the state leadership and the Cabinet.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that rising cases in few states are still a matter of concern.
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