'No place for indiscipline in Congress': Ravneet Bittu warns Sidhu against damaging party

In a veild dig at Navjot Singh Sidhu who has been targeting Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh, Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu said that those who do not like to maintain discipline can leave party. 

"re should be no place for indiscipline in party. Strong action should be taken against those who damage party, be it me or anyone. Those who don't like can leave party," he said.

Bittu's remarks came amid efforts by Congress leership to resolve Punjab crisis, sparked by growing rivalry between Sidhu and Captain Amarinder. Bittu said Sidhu is a famous face and has conveyed his points to party leership. He asked MP to wait for High Command's response on issue and stop attacking his own party members.

"He (Sidhu) has met high command several times whenever he wanted. Now when he has dressed his point to high command n what is left? He should wait for a response. Damaging one's own party is not good," said Bittu.

Referring to Chief Minister's meeting with Congress President Sonia Gandhi, party MLA Raj Kumar Verka said it was "final round of talks" and "all partymen will have to abide by discipline after this."

Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Congress leership

In an attempt to end bitter feud between Amarinder Singh and rebel MLAs including Sidhu ahe of polls, Congress top brass h constituted a panel that held talks with both sides. party leership is seeking to bring about changes in state unit by keeping CM in loop while also creating a balance in terms of caste and community.

Sidhu h met Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vra and former Congress president Rahul Gandhi in Delhi last week and to express his views about Amarinder Singh government. Or senior Punjab Congress leers h also held meetings with Rahul Gandhi for four days in national capital.

Punjab AICC in-charge Harish Rawat h expressed hope that after Sidhu's meeting with central leers, issues concerning Punjab Congress will be resolved soon. Being one of few states where Congress is still in power, Punjab Assembly polls is considered crucial for party.

(With inputs from agency)