Amarinder files nomination papers from Patiala

January 10, 2012 17:13

Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief Amarinder Singh today filed his nomination papers from Patiala Assembly segment in the state going to polls on January 30.

He was accompanied by his family members including wife and Minister of State for External Affairs Perneet Kaur, son Raninder Singh, daughter Jai Inder Kaur and daughter-in-law Rishma Kaur.

Replying to questions from reporters on his way back, Amarinder said, Congress was confident of forming the government in Punjab as people were looking for change.

He said, people were so upset with the Akalis that they were eagerly waiting for their (Akalis) ouster.

The PCC president also clarified that there was not much dissidence within the party after the announcement of the candidates.

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