In CM race ? Sunil Jakhar praised Rahul for taking bold leadership decision
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Sunil Jakhar, who is away has been called back and asked him to reach Chandigarh before CLP meeting. His security has been tightened, as per sources.
He is amongst the front runner in the race of chief minister ship, along with Sukhjinder Randhawa, Tript rajinder Singh Bajwa, Charanjit Singh Channi ,Partap Bajwa etc
Later he praised Rahil Gandhi for taking a bold leadership decision related to Punjab. He tweeted” Kudos to Sh @RahulGandhi for adopting Alexandrian solution to this punjabi version of Gordian knot. Surprisingly, this bold leadership decision to resolve Punjab Congress imbroglio has not only enthralled congress workers but has sent shudders down the spines of Akalis.”
As per sources, Sunil jakhar can be made the chief minister for the remaining period, as he is a Hindu face. The party has already adjusted a jat Sikh face. If Capt Amarinder Singh resigns, the party may go for upcoming elections under the face, command of PPCC president Navjot Singh Sidhu. Moreover Jahkhar has cordial relations with PPCC president and rest of the MLAs. Party can also adjust the other annoyed MLAs of all categories in a cabinet reshuffle, that may took after a new CM takes the charge, if CM resigns.
September 18,2021