Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday, 23 July, took charge as the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief at a ceremony in Chandigarh, and addressed party workers in a fiery speech, promising that he would not let down the state and would accept everyone into the party.
“Navjot Singh Sidhu, a humble worker for Punjab Congress has, today, become the Punjab Congress Chief; no doubt remaining now that I am one with the people of Punjab, not an individual," he said, according to NDTV.
Sidhu also pledged to solve all issues, especially those of the farmers. After his speech ended, he also touched the feet of Captain Amarinder Singh, who was present at Sidhu's elevation ceremony.
Singh, meanwhile, congratulated Sidhu on his elevation and said they would work together for the state.