Captain Amarinder Singh announces he's making his own party and hopeful of alliance with BJP

Captain Amarinder Singh announces he's making his own party and hopeful of alliance with BJP

Punjab: Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday said that he will form his own party in the state, weeks after quitting Congress.

In a major development, former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday informed that he will form his own party in the state, days after quitting Congress following an internal tussle. "The battle for Punjab's future is on. Will soon announce the launch of my own political party to serve the interests of Punjab & its people, including our farmers who've been fighting for their survival for over a year," he said.

Captain Amarinder Singh to float new party

The ex-Army captain also confirmed that his party is open to making an alliance with BJP. "Hopeful of a seat arrangement with @BJP4India in 2022 Punjab Assembly polls if #FarmersProtest is resolved in farmers' interest. Also looking at alliance with like-minded parties such as breakaway Akali groups, particularly Dhindsa & Brahmpura factions," he said," he said,

 

"I will not rest till I can secure the future of my people and my state. Punjab needs political stability and protection from internal & external threats. I promise my people I will do what it takes to ensure its peace and security, which is today at stake," Amarinder Singh added.