Sidhu has connection with Pakistan, will oppose his name as next CM face: Capt Amarinder

Captain Amarinder Singh, who submitted his resignation as the Punjab Chief Minister, said that he'll oppose any suggestion of elevating Navjot Singh Sidhu as the next CM of the state.

Chandigarh: Captain Amarinder Singh, who submitted his resignation as the Punjab Chief Minister, said that he'll oppose any suggestion of elevating Navjot Singh Sidhu as the next CM of the state.

"Navjot Singh Sidhu is an incompetent man, he is going to be a disaster. I will oppose his name for the next CM face. He has a connection with Pakistan. It will be a threat to national security," Amarinder Singh said.

Explaining his opposition to Sidhu's nomination, Singh alleged that Sidhu is friends with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran as well as with Pakistan Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa.

"For sake of my country, I'll oppose his (Navjot Singh Sidhu) name for CM of Punjab. It's a matter of national security. Pakistan PM Imran Khan is his friend. Sidhu has a relation with Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa," he added.

Sidhu has, over the years, faced flak over his friendship with former cricketer and current Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan. The issue further escalated after he decided to attend the latter's swearing-in ceremony in Islamabad despite criticism from both - opposition as well as allies.