Navjot Singh Sidhu's return causes nervousness in Congress

The return of former Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu to the Congress party has caused nervousness among party leaders ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the state. Sidhu, who had left the Congress in 2019 and joined the Punjab Democratic Alliance, has been brought back into the party fold in a bid to strengthen the Congress' position in the state.

However, Sidhu's return has not gone down well with some senior party leaders, who fear that his presence could lead to infighting and create a divide within the party. Some party leaders are also concerned that Sidhu's public criticism of the Congress and its leadership in the past could be used against the party by the opposition.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who played a key role in bringing Sidhu back to the party, has tried to allay fears of any infighting within the party. "Navjot Sidhu is a valuable asset to the Congress party. We welcome him back with open arms. There is no need for any apprehension. We are all on the same team, and we are working towards a common goal," he said.

However, some party insiders remain skeptical about Sidhu's intentions and fear that he could be eyeing the chief minister's post if the Congress comes to power in Punjab. "Sidhu is known to be ambitious, and he has been critical of the party in the past. It remains to be seen how he will work with other party leaders," said a senior Congress leader who did not wish to be named.

The Congress party is facing a tough battle in Punjab, with the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal and the Aam Aadmi Party posing a serious challenge in the upcoming assembly elections. The party is hoping that Sidhu's return will help it regain lost ground and emerge victorious in the elections.