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Former Bhagwant Mann OSD Manjit Singh Sidhu Joins Congress Ahead of 2027 Punjab Elections
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 08:32 AM
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Manjit Singh Sidhu, who served as Officer on Special Duty to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has officially joined the Indian National Congress as the 2027 state elections approach.
Manjit Singh Sidhu, who served as Officer on Special Duty to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has formally joined the Indian National Congress as the 2027 state elections loom.
Sidhu, a veteran political figure in Punjab, had been a key aide to Mann during his tenure as Chief Minister. His move to Congress is seen as a strategic shift ahead of the upcoming polls.
The Congress party welcomed Sidhu, citing his experience and grassroots connections as assets for the party’s campaign in Punjab.
No official statement from Mann or his team has yet been released regarding the switch.
Sidhu, a veteran political figure in Punjab, had been a key aide to Mann during his tenure as Chief Minister. His move to Congress is seen as a strategic shift ahead of the upcoming polls.
The Congress party welcomed Sidhu, citing his experience and grassroots connections as assets for the party’s campaign in Punjab.
No official statement from Mann or his team has yet been released regarding the switch.