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Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh has announced that he will form a new political party in Punjab ahead of the elections in the state next year.
“Yes, I will be forming a new party. The name will be announced once the Election Commission clears it, along with the symbol. My lawyers are working on it,” Singh said.
On posisble alliance with any other party, Singh said, “When the time comes we will fight all 117 seats, whether adjustment seats or we contest on our own.”
The former CM also supported the Centre’s move to expand the jurisdiction of the Border Security Forces in Punjab which has triggered a debate on federalism and state autonomy.
“My basic training is that of a soldier. I have been in the service for 10 years – from my training period to the time I left the Army, so I know the basics,” he said.
“The security forces are professional and are there for our security. They are in no way a threat to the government, nor are they taking over the government in Punjab, so let them do their duty and protect the state and the citizens of India,” he added.
As far as Sidhu (Navjot Singh Sidhu) is concerned, wherever he fights from we will fight him: Captain Amarinder Singh, in Chandigarh was quoted as saying by ANI
