Announcing her decision on social media platform X, Dr Sidhu said she was leaving a party where “hardworking and capable leaders are sidelined” and decision-making is driven by personal interests rather than organisational strength. She accused the state leadership of silencing dissent while rewarding those working against her.
Her resignation comes nearly two months after Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring suspended her on December 8, 2025, citing indiscipline. Dr Sidhu directly targeted Warring, calling him the “most corrupt and destructive” president the party has seen, and alleged collusion between sections of the Congress leadership, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, and the Chief Minister for personal gain.
Reacting to the development, MP and former deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa posted a curt “Good riddance” on X. While he did not elaborate, the remark underscored the deepening factionalism within the Punjab Congress. Dr Sidhu had previously levelled allegations against Randhawa as well.
In a series of posts, Dr Sidhu claimed that while a suspension letter was swiftly issued against her, nearly a dozen senior leaders allegedly working to undermine her position were rewarded with key organisational roles. She said she possessed evidence of corruption within the party leadership but chose not to pursue it further after quitting.
She also alleged that party leadership deliberately positioned leaders in her Amritsar East constituency to weaken her electoral prospects, while no action was taken against senior figures she accused of damaging the party’s prospects. Describing the state of the organisation as deteriorating, she said public confidence in the Congress leadership had eroded sharply.
Dr Sidhu asserted her political independence, stating she had not held discussions with either the BJP or AAP and that her decisions were guided by conscience and faith. She also drew a contrast between governance in Punjab and Gujarat, praising financial accountability under Prime Minister Modi while criticising the Punjab government’s priorities.
Looking ahead, Dr Sidhu announced her intention to contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections from Amritsar East, saying preparations were already underway, though the final call would depend on the party high command’s decision.
Her resignation adds to the Congress’s challenges in Punjab as it struggles to contain infighting ahead of key political events.
