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News18•13-10-2026, 20:45
Former Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's OSD Manjit Sidhu Joins Congress
  • •Manjit Singh Sidhu, a former officer on special duty to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, officially joined the Congress party in Chandigarh.
  • •State Congress chief Pargat Singh welcomed Sidhu, stating he played a key role in building the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab before being sidelined.
  • •Sidhu stated that while Bhagwant Mann prefers to stand by his chair, he chooses to stand by Punjab.
  • •Pargat Singh praised Rahul Gandhi for representing the aspirations of young people and emphasized the importance of democratic values in politics.
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Key Questions Answered

Manjit Singh Sidhu is a former journalist and a former officer on special duty to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann who joined the Congress party in Chandigarh.

Manjit Singh Sidhu was appointed as the Chief Minister's OSD in January 2023 and subsequently resigned from the post in November 2023.

Manjit Singh Sidhu was welcomed into the party by Punjab Congress chief Pargat Singh.

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