Chandigarh: Former Punjab Congress president Navjot Sidhu could not get freedom on Republic Day. Preparations were made in the house for his release, which was all gone in vain. However, Congress leaders supporting Sidhu have gathered at his Patiala residence.
Sidhu’s wife, Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu, expressed her anger over his non-release. She wrote on social media- Navjot Sidhu comes in the category of a dreaded animal. For this reason, he was not being given relief for release in the 75th year of Independence. Everyone is requested to stay away from him.
According to sources, a cabinet meeting was to be held for the release of Sidhu and other prisoners, but this meeting did not take place.
Earlier, there were speculations that if Sidhu has been imprisoned for one year, then his maximum sentence of one month can be waived, but he is not coming under this purview right now.
The discussion of Navjot Sidhu’s release came to light when the route map was shared from his verified social media accounts.
It was said that Sidhu will leave Patiala Central Jail and stay at some places where his supporters can welcom him. His supporters were also appealed to gather there.