All settled, says Harish Rawat; Navjot Singh Sidhu aide disagrees

New Delhi/Chandigarh, Oct 15

After days of uncertainty about Punjab unit affairs, the Congress on Friday said Navjot Singh Sidhu will withdraw his resignation as state chief and resume his duties even as Sidhu said he had flagged his concerns to the top brass and was assured of their resolution.

After meeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi here on Friday night, Sidhu said: “I have shared my concerns with Rahul Gandhi, was assured they will be sorted out.”

AICC general secretary in charge of Punjab Harish Rawat however categorically said Sidhu had assured Gandhi he was withdrawing his resignation and resuming his work as PCC chief. Rawat said Sidhu had shared his concerns with party leaders and it was the party’s duty to talk to the Chief Minister and resolve the remaining issues.

The resolution would happen over the coming few days. “We have told Sidhu his concerns will be taken care of. He has assured Rahul he is withdrawing his resignation and resuming his duty as PCC chief,” said Rawat. The state AICC incharge said Sidhu also told Rahul he would join his duty as the state Congress president. “He told Rahul he’s working hard and will work harder now. For us his resignation matter is over,” said Rawat.

However, Sidhu’s media adviser Jagtar Singh Sidhu later today maintained: “Sidhu has so far not withdrawn his resignation. He would withdraw his resignation as and when the issues raised by him are addressed.” — TNS