new political front 'Awaaz-e-Punjab' +resigned from the Rajya Sabha +fuelling speculation +the Aam Aadmi Party +NEW DELHI: Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu formally announced hisin Chandigarh on Thursday. The redemption, resurrection and revival of this state is the aim of our Awaaz-e-Punjab," Sidhu said at a media briefing in Chandigarh.Sidhu hadon July 18,that he may join(AAP). "There is a tradition in India that good people are kept as decoration pieces and used only for campaigning," Sidhu said.The former Rajya Sabha member had on September 2 floated the 'Awaaz-e-Punjab' front. It is expected to contest the Punjab assembly elections that are slated for early next year.Other members of the new front include former Indian hockey team captain Pargat Singh, a legislator of Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal, and two independent legislators, Balwinder Singh Bains and Simarjeet Singh Bains. Pargat Singh was last month suspended from the Akali Dal for "anti-party" activities.

Source: Times of India September 08, 2016 09:56 UTC