Navjot Kaur Sidhu praises PM Modi’s clean image, accuses Rahul Gandhi of 'killing Congress in Punjab'

Former Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu has strongly criticised Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he is unaware of what is happening in Punjab and that this is harming the party in the state.

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she said there were no personal corruption allegations against him and he was a spiritual man.

Speaking in Coimbatore, Sidhu said Rahul Gandhi speaks well, but does not act accordingly.

She claimed that for the past eight months, she has been seeking an appointment to discuss issues within the Punjab Congress but has not been given time to meet him.

Sidhu alleged that some people close to Rahul Gandhi are corrupt and are involved in selling election tickets. She said that if he is unaware of what is happening within his own party, then he does not deserve his position.

Sidhu said Gandhi’s inaction is “killing Congress in Punjab.” She accused his inner circle of damaging the party while he remains disconnected from ground realities.

She further alleged that promises made to her regarding key positions were not fulfilled. According to Sidhu, honest leaders are not being heard, while corrupt individuals are being protected.

“Rahul Gandhi talks well. He talks sense. But what he says and what he does are very different,” Sidhu said. “If you are not aware of what is happening beneath you, then you do not deserve that chair.”

Sidhu also stressed the importance of staying connected to grassroots realities in politics, saying leaders must understand what is happening at ground level.

Sidhu added that she has always worked honestly for Punjab and never compromised her principles, even while facing financial struggles.

"Rahul Gandhi talks good. He talks sense. But what he does and what he says is very different. For the past eight months, I have been asking for a time to tell him that your people, your president or your person appointed in Punjab is not doing justice to Punjab. He's killing Congress in Punjab. I'm just asking you for a seating to tell you that your party is being destroyed in Punjab. They have already sold the tickets," said Sidhu.

She further stated, "If you are not aware of what is happening beneath you, then I am sorry. You do not deserve that chair. You are responsible for what you are doing. We left everything for Punjab, and you promised us a deputy CM post with seven departments and me as an MP, but you gave us nothing. You gave us local bodies and tourism, and you wanted them to be run according to the CM. Why are you talking against corruption when your own people are corrupt? And you are liking those corrupt people around you. The people surrounding you are totally corrupt. You have no time for the honest people who want to come and tell you that this is going wrong, you are not going to win Punjab."

"Probably it is been gifted to him. He has not worked his way through the lower steps to actually be on the lower ground. I think it's very important to be grounded. What's happening at ground zero is very important for anyone. You have to be in touch with the ground reality to know. You can't be living in a dream world," said Sidhu.

"We have been honest throughout our lives. We have just gained the confidence of the people of Punjab, of the people of India, by being honest and struggling financially because of that. You can't point a finger at PM Modi. Try to touch him. Does he have a penny? Does he have a file against him? Try touching him personally. There is nothing against him," Sidhu added.

The Congress has not yet responded to her remarks.

With Inputs from ANI