Navjot Kaur Sidhu Quits Congress Why She Thinks the Leadership is Unaware of Reality:

If you’ve been following Punjab politics, you know that Navjot Kaur Sidhu has never been one to mince words. But her latest statement and her subsequent resignation from the Congress party has sent shockwaves through the political corridors of Chandigarh and Delhi alike.

The Breaking Point

The tension had been building since December last year, when Navjot Kaur was suspended from the party following her sensational claim that the Chief Minister’s post in Punjab was "up for sale" to anyone with a ₹500 crore suitcase. While she later tried to clarify that she didn't mean the party demanded it, the damage was done.

On February 1, 2026, she finally pulled the plug, announcing her resignation and launching a blistering attack on Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring.

“Unaware of Ground Reality”

The most stinging part of her exit was her assessment of the party's central leadership. In various interactions and posts, she hinted that those at the top are completely disconnected from what’s actually happening on the ground in Punjab.

She accused the state leadership of being "incapable and corrupt," claiming that instead of building the party, they were busy "destroying it from within." For Navjot Kaur, the Congress has become a place where "promising leaders are no longer heard," and where decisions are made in a bubble, far away from the struggles of the common worker.

The "Pappu" Controversy

The phrase "Pappu is completely unaware of ground reality" has been circulating in political circles following her departure. While she had previously defended the Gandhi family, her recent frustration suggests a deep-seated anger toward the entire organizational structure that allowed her suspension to stand. By questioning the leadership's grip on reality, she is hitting at the core of the party’s current identity crisis in Punjab.

What’s Next for the Sidhus?

The big question now is: Where is she going? Her recent praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s governance and her "homecoming" hints on social media have fueled massive speculation about a return to the BJP.

While Navjot Singh Sidhu himself has remained relatively quiet during this specific flare-up, his wife’s resignation makes his position in the Congress look increasingly untenable.

The Bottom Line

Navjot Kaur Sidhu’s exit is more than just one leader leaving; it’s a symptom of the deep-rooted factionalism that continues to plague the Punjab Congress. Whether this is a strategic move to join a new front or a genuine retirement from "party politics," one thing is clear—she isn't going down without making sure her voice is heard.