Putting to rest the speculations of Sidhu couple joining AAP, its senior leader Sanjay Singh on Monday confirmed that the former cricketer-turned-MP Navjot Singh Sidhu will be a part of the team AAP.
Singh, welcoming Sidhu's resignation from the Rajya Sabha, said that AAP will gain in Punjab as the former cricketer is a popular face in the state. “Sidhu was upset with the corruption within the BJP,” said Singh adding that the AAP will decide a role for Sidhu shortly.
Minutes after the BJP’s nominated Rajya Sabha member Navjot Singh Sidhu resigned from the Upper House, Aam Aadmi Party took on to the virtual world to welcome the former cricketer and his MlA wife to the party.
Delhi Chief Minister also took on to Twitter to applaud Sidhu. “People can give their right had for a Rajya Sabha seat. Ever seen a sitting RS MP resigning to save his state. I salute Sidhu ji for his courage,” tweets Kejriwal.
Party’s Punjab convener Sucha Singh Chotepur took no time to appreciate the Sidhu couple’s decision on micro-blogging website, Twitter. “Appreciate Navjot Sidhu and Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu move, looking forward for their Welcome to @AAPPunjab2017 @AamAadmiParty @DrDrnavjotsidhu” tweeted Chhotepur.