Punjab: No space for anger in politics, Supriya Shrinate tells Captain Amarinder; ex-CM hits back

Punjab: Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate on Thursday criticised former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh over his comments on Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Navjot Singh Sidhu and the Congress party leadership. Taking a jibe at Captain Amarinder Singh, Supriya Shrinate said, “There is no space for anger in politics” and if Captain Amarinder wants to leave the party he can." Also read | Punjab Police constable exam 2021: 4.71 lakh candidates likely to appear on Sept 25, 26 Soon after her comment, Captain Amarinder Singh replied and said, “Yes, there's no space for anger in politics. But is there space for humiliation & insult in a grand old party like Congress? ​If a senior party leader like me can be treated like this, I wonder what the workers must go through!" Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh recently flayed Navjot Sidhu and his allies. Captain Amarinder Singh said he would sacrifice anything to oppose Navjot Sidhu’s elevation as Punjab CM, as he is “dangerous for the state as well as the country.” On this, Shrinate said, “Old people often get enraged. We respect Captain Amarinder Singh, his age and experience. However, there is no space for hatred and anger in politics.” Also read | Air Canada resumes Toronto-Delhi flight operations after four-month hiatus In a series of tweets, Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday said, “Priyanka Gandhi & Rahul Gandhi are like my children…this should not have ended like this. I'm hurt. Fact is the Gandhi siblings are inexperienced & their advisors are clearly misguiding them.” -PTC News