Finally, the announcement of Amarinder's new party

Chandigarh , Dt

The ongoing political turmoil in Punjab is not going away. Capt Amarinder Singh, who resigned as chief minister last month, has now formally announced his separation from the Congress. Amarinder on Tuesday announced the formation of a new political party. Captain Amarinder's media adviser Ravin Thukral tweeted about the announcement of the new party. "The battle for the future of Punjab is on , " he wrote , quoting Captain Amarinder . I will soon announce my party , which will work for the interests of Punjab , its people and farmers , who have been fighting for their survival for more than a year. In addition, Amarinder Singh will address the farmers' agitation and also consider the issue of sharing seats with the BJP in the upcoming assembly elections in Punjab. He hopes that many leaders from the Akali Dal will also join his party. It may be recalled that Amarinder Singh had a meeting with Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah in Delhi a few days after his resignation as Punjab Chief Minister. However, after the meeting, Amarinder Singh announced that he would not join the BJP and put an end to speculations about his joining the BJP. At this time it was believed that Captain Amarinder Singh could form his own new party.

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