Punjab Congress former chief says she and her husband lack the financial resources to fund any political party but insisted they possess the vision and capability to turn Punjab into a “golden state”
NEW DELHI: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-Dec 8th, 2025) Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, on Monday stirred a major political controversy after alleging that securing the position of Punjab Chief Minister requires ₹500 crore.
Her remarks, widely circulated by Indian media on Wednesday, have sparked intense political debate and raised questions about the role of money in Indian politics.
Speaking to reporters, Navjot Kaur Sidhu said she and her husband lack the financial resources to fund any political party but insisted they possess the vision and capability to turn Punjab into a “golden state.” She added that she would consider returning to active politics if the Congress Party nominates her as its chief ministerial candidate.
The statement drew sharp criticism from both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), with leaders from both parties accusing the Congress of normalising corruption and raising concerns over the influence of money in political appointments.
