‘Time for rapprochement is over’: Capt Amarinder dismisses reports of backend talks with Congress

Tribune Web Desk

Chandigarh, October 30

Terming as incorrect reports of backend talks with the Congress, former Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Saturday said the time for rapprochement is over.

“The decision to part ways with party was taken after much thought and is final. I’m grateful to Sonia Gandhi ji for her support but will not stay in Congress now,” Amarinder’s media adviser Raveen Thukral quoted the former chief minister as saying.

Capt Amarinder reiterated what he has been saying in the past. “I will soon launch my own party and will hold talks for seat sharing with BJP, breakaway Akali factions and others for Punjab Elections 2022 once farmers’ issue is resolved. I want to build strong collective force in interest of Punjab and its farmers,” the former CM said.

He had resigned as the Punjab chief minister last month amid a bitter power tussle with Punjab Congress chief Navjot Sidhu.