Punjab Congress leader Navjot Sidhu to be released from jail on April 1: Aman Arora

1988 road rage case: Punjab Cabinet minister Aman Arora on Friday announced that Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu would be released from the Patiala Central Jail on April 1. Sidhu's 45-day sentence has been remitted amid his good conduct.

Aman Arora made this announcement after the Cabinet meeting, though the issue was not on the agenda on Friday.

Recently, former PCC chief Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive cancer and underwent surgery. She also posted an emotional letter to her husband on Twitter. Navjot Sidhu was  sentenced to one year in jail in connection with a 1988 road rage case.

He is in the prison for a crime he has not committed.Forgive all those involved.Waiting for you each day outside probably suffering more than you. As usual trying to take your pain away,asked for sharing it. Happened to see a small growth, knew it was bad.1/2 — DR NAVJOT SIDHU (@DrDrnavjotsidhu) March 22, 2023

2/2 Waited for You, seeing you were denied justice again and again.Truth is so powerful but it takes your tests time and again. KALYUG.Sorry can’t wait for you because it’s stage 2 invasive cancer. Going under the knife today. No one is to be blamed because it’s GODS plan:PERFECT — DR NAVJOT SIDHU (@DrDrnavjotsidhu) March 22, 2023

Navjot Singh Sidhu was sentenced to a one-year jail term on May 19, 2022. After losing the Punjab Assembly election, Sidhu resigned as the state Congress chief. Later, he faced party action for "indiscipline and anti-party activities".

Earlier, speculations about the release of Navjot Sidhu on Republic Day 2023 were so strong that his supporters had made elaborate arrangements to welcome the leader. They had erected hoardings and banners in some cities of the state welcoming him. However, when he was not released, much to the disappointment to his family members as well as supporters.

- PTC NEWS