New Delhi: Amarinder Singh, under pressure from the Congress, resigned as Punjab Chief Minister this afternoon. He met the state Governor at the Raj Bhawan and handed over his resignation.
Putting a lid on the will he, won't he question, it was Amarinder Singh's son, Raninder Singh, who announced that his father would be resigning and lead "our family into a new beginning".
Mr Singh, in his first comments to the press, said he called up party chief Sonia Gandhi this morning informing her of his decision to quit, adding that "he felt humiliated".
Here are the LIVE updates on the Punjab Congress Crisis:
Sep 18, 2021 18:43 (IST)
Navjot Singh Sidhu Unstable: Amarinder Singh After Quitting As Punjab Chief Minister
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu is an incompetent man... something is unstable, says Amarinder Singh after quitting as Punjab chief minister.
Sep 18, 2021 18:41 (IST)
Two resolutions passed during Punjab MLAs meeting
Two resolutions were passed during Punjab MLAs meeting - Thanking outgoing Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and authorising the Congress President to choose the next Legislative Party leader.
Sep 18, 2021 17:20 (IST)
"I Am Still In Congress": Amarinder Singh After Resigning
"There is always an option, and I will use that option when the time comes...at the moment I am still in Congress," said Amarinder Singh.
Sep 18, 2021 16:56 (IST)
"I'll Exercise My Options When The Time Comes": Amarinder Singh After Resigning
Amarinder Singh, who resigned as Punjab Chief Minister a short while ago, maintained that he is in the Congress party and will consult his supporters before deciding the future course of action. He said he made up his mind to resign this morning and told Sonia Gandhi that he "feels humiliated".
Sep 18, 2021 16:51 (IST)
"I feel Humiliated": Amarinder Singh In First Comments To Press
"This is happening (calling a meeting) for the third time...There is an element of doubt regarding me. I feel humiliated," said the Chief Minister in his first comments to the press after resigning.
Sep 18, 2021 16:44 (IST)
Amarinder Singh Resigns As Punjab Chief Minister
Amarinder Singh, under pressure from the Congress, has resigned as Punjab Chief Minister. He met the state Governor at the Raj Bhawan and handed over his resignation.
Sep 18, 2021 16:35 (IST)
Amarinder Singh At Governor's House
Amarinder Singh is here at the Governor's house. However, shortly before the Chief Minister's arrival, his son had tweeted saying that his father will be resigning, ending intense speculation over the events. The Congress has called a meeting of its legislators at 5 pm.
