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Last Updated:<\/span>December 12, 2025, 19:11 IST<\/time><\/p>\nAmarinder Singh termed Navjot Kaur Sidhu’s “Rs 500 crore for CM post” remark a “total lie”, calling her and her husband “unstable.”<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>\nFormer Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh (Image: PTI\/File)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nFormer Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday slammed suspended Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu over her \u201cRs 500 crore for chief minister\u2019s chair” remark, calling the claim a \u201ctotal lie.”<\/p>\nSpeaking to news agency PTI, Amarinder Singh dismissed allegations made by Navjot Kaur Sidhu as \u201ccompletely wrong,” labelling her and her husband, former minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, as \u201cunstable.”<\/p>\n\u201cThat couple (Navjot Singh Sidhu and Navjot Kaur Sidhu) is unstable; I have observed them for a long time. He (Navjot Singh Sidhu) was my minister, and despite giving him two portfolios, he constantly complained. I even gave him the power portfolio, yet he quit and never took responsibility. His files remained pending for months. He wasn\u2019t fit for the job,” Singh said.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Mohali: Reacting to allegations of Navjot Kaur Sidhu, former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder<\/a>) says, \u201cWhat she said is completely wrong. That couple (Navjot Singh Sidhu and Navjot Kaur Sidhu) is unstable; I have observed them for a long time.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/AvdPkRluHV<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cHer claim about Rs 500 crore being paid for chief ministership is a total lie,” he added.<\/p>\nThe controversy began after Navjot Kaur Sidhu told reporters on Saturday that her husband would return to active politics if the Congress declared him its chief ministerial face for Punjab. She said they did not have the money to give to any party but could transform Punjab into a \u201cgolden state”.<\/p>\nShe stated, \u201cWe always speak for Punjab and Punjabiyat\u2026 but do not have Rs 500 crore which we can give to sit in chief minister\u2019s chair,” she told reporters on Saturday after meeting Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on issues, including alleged deteriorating law and order in the state.”<\/p>\nFacing massive backlash, Navjot Kaur issued a detailed clarification on X, insisting her statement had been misinterpreted. \u201cI am shocked to see the twist given to a straight comment saying that the Congress never demanded anything from us\u2026 I said we have no money to offer for a CM\u2019s post,” she posted on X.<\/p>\nSubsequently, the Punjab Congress suspended her from the party\u2019s primary membership on Monday evening. Reacting sharply, she accused state Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring of being \u201cinsensitive and irresponsible, morally dishonest and corrupt,” adding, \u201cI refuse to accept him as a President.”<\/p>\nBefore the suspension, Kaur also alleged on TV that Congress\u2019s Tarn Taran bypoll candidate Karanbir Singh Burj paid Rs 10 crore to two party leaders for his ticket, a claim Burj has rejected as baseless.<\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nChandigarh, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 12, 2025, 19:22 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Unstable Couple’: Amarinder Singh Slams Navjot Kaur Over ‘Rs 500 Crore CM’ Remark<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh (Image: PTI\/File)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday slammed suspended Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu over her \u201cRs 500 crore for chief minister\u2019s chair” remark, calling the claim a \u201ctotal lie.”<\/p>\n
Speaking to news agency PTI, Amarinder Singh dismissed allegations made by Navjot Kaur Sidhu as \u201ccompletely wrong,” labelling her and her husband, former minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, as \u201cunstable.”<\/p>\n
\u201cThat couple (Navjot Singh Sidhu and Navjot Kaur Sidhu) is unstable; I have observed them for a long time. He (Navjot Singh Sidhu) was my minister, and despite giving him two portfolios, he constantly complained. I even gave him the power portfolio, yet he quit and never took responsibility. His files remained pending for months. He wasn\u2019t fit for the job,” Singh said.<\/p>\n
\nVIDEO | Mohali: Reacting to allegations of Navjot Kaur Sidhu, former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder<\/a>) says, \u201cWhat she said is completely wrong. That couple (Navjot Singh Sidhu and Navjot Kaur Sidhu) is unstable; I have observed them for a long time.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/AvdPkRluHV<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cHer claim about Rs 500 crore being paid for chief ministership is a total lie,” he added.<\/p>\nThe controversy began after Navjot Kaur Sidhu told reporters on Saturday that her husband would return to active politics if the Congress declared him its chief ministerial face for Punjab. She said they did not have the money to give to any party but could transform Punjab into a \u201cgolden state”.<\/p>\nShe stated, \u201cWe always speak for Punjab and Punjabiyat\u2026 but do not have Rs 500 crore which we can give to sit in chief minister\u2019s chair,” she told reporters on Saturday after meeting Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on issues, including alleged deteriorating law and order in the state.”<\/p>\nFacing massive backlash, Navjot Kaur issued a detailed clarification on X, insisting her statement had been misinterpreted. \u201cI am shocked to see the twist given to a straight comment saying that the Congress never demanded anything from us\u2026 I said we have no money to offer for a CM\u2019s post,” she posted on X.<\/p>\nSubsequently, the Punjab Congress suspended her from the party\u2019s primary membership on Monday evening. Reacting sharply, she accused state Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring of being \u201cinsensitive and irresponsible, morally dishonest and corrupt,” adding, \u201cI refuse to accept him as a President.”<\/p>\nBefore the suspension, Kaur also alleged on TV that Congress\u2019s Tarn Taran bypoll candidate Karanbir Singh Burj paid Rs 10 crore to two party leaders for his ticket, a claim Burj has rejected as baseless.<\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nChandigarh, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 12, 2025, 19:22 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Unstable Couple’: Amarinder Singh Slams Navjot Kaur Over ‘Rs 500 Crore CM’ Remark<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
VIDEO | Mohali: Reacting to allegations of Navjot Kaur Sidhu, former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder<\/a>) says, \u201cWhat she said is completely wrong. That couple (Navjot Singh Sidhu and Navjot Kaur Sidhu) is unstable; I have observed them for a long time.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/AvdPkRluHV<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cHer claim about Rs 500 crore being paid for chief ministership is a total lie,” he added.<\/p>\nThe controversy began after Navjot Kaur Sidhu told reporters on Saturday that her husband would return to active politics if the Congress declared him its chief ministerial face for Punjab. She said they did not have the money to give to any party but could transform Punjab into a \u201cgolden state”.<\/p>\nShe stated, \u201cWe always speak for Punjab and Punjabiyat\u2026 but do not have Rs 500 crore which we can give to sit in chief minister\u2019s chair,” she told reporters on Saturday after meeting Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on issues, including alleged deteriorating law and order in the state.”<\/p>\nFacing massive backlash, Navjot Kaur issued a detailed clarification on X, insisting her statement had been misinterpreted. \u201cI am shocked to see the twist given to a straight comment saying that the Congress never demanded anything from us\u2026 I said we have no money to offer for a CM\u2019s post,” she posted on X.<\/p>\nSubsequently, the Punjab Congress suspended her from the party\u2019s primary membership on Monday evening. Reacting sharply, she accused state Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring of being \u201cinsensitive and irresponsible, morally dishonest and corrupt,” adding, \u201cI refuse to accept him as a President.”<\/p>\nBefore the suspension, Kaur also alleged on TV that Congress\u2019s Tarn Taran bypoll candidate Karanbir Singh Burj paid Rs 10 crore to two party leaders for his ticket, a claim Burj has rejected as baseless.<\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nChandigarh, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 12, 2025, 19:22 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Unstable Couple’: Amarinder Singh Slams Navjot Kaur Over ‘Rs 500 Crore CM’ Remark<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cHer claim about Rs 500 crore being paid for chief ministership is a total lie,” he added.<\/p>\n
The controversy began after Navjot Kaur Sidhu told reporters on Saturday that her husband would return to active politics if the Congress declared him its chief ministerial face for Punjab. She said they did not have the money to give to any party but could transform Punjab into a \u201cgolden state”.<\/p>\n
She stated, \u201cWe always speak for Punjab and Punjabiyat\u2026 but do not have Rs 500 crore which we can give to sit in chief minister\u2019s chair,” she told reporters on Saturday after meeting Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on issues, including alleged deteriorating law and order in the state.”<\/p>\n
Facing massive backlash, Navjot Kaur issued a detailed clarification on X, insisting her statement had been misinterpreted. \u201cI am shocked to see the twist given to a straight comment saying that the Congress never demanded anything from us\u2026 I said we have no money to offer for a CM\u2019s post,” she posted on X.<\/p>\n
Subsequently, the Punjab Congress suspended her from the party\u2019s primary membership on Monday evening. Reacting sharply, she accused state Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring of being \u201cinsensitive and irresponsible, morally dishonest and corrupt,” adding, \u201cI refuse to accept him as a President.”<\/p>\n
Before the suspension, Kaur also alleged on TV that Congress\u2019s Tarn Taran bypoll candidate Karanbir Singh Burj paid Rs 10 crore to two party leaders for his ticket, a claim Burj has rejected as baseless.<\/p>\n
Chandigarh, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 12, 2025, 19:22 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Unstable Couple’: Amarinder Singh Slams Navjot Kaur Over ‘Rs 500 Crore CM’ Remark<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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