Amarinder may launch new party tomorrow

October 26, 2021 16:06

Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh may launch his new political party on Wednesday, according to speculation triggered by the announcement of a press conference.

Singh had last week said he would soon launch his own party, and that he was hopeful of a seat arrangement with the BJP provided the ongoing farmers' stir against farm laws was resolved in their interest.

The development comes just months ahead of the Punjab assembly elections.

Singh, who faced an unceremonious exit from the state government last month, had also said that he was looking at alliances with like-minded parties such as breakaway Akali groups.

The two-time chief minister had added that he would not rest till he secures the future of his people and his state.

Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Tuesday, however, said if Amarinder Singh floated a new political outfit, he would be making a big mistake.

"Singh's face in Punjab will be scarred," Randhawa said, and added that the Congress gave respect to Amarinder Singh and he enjoyed several posts in the party.

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