Navjot Sidhu back in spotlight, meets Priyanka Gandhi in Delhi
Babushahi Bureau
New Delhi, October 10, 2025: Former cricketer and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has once again stirred Punjab’s political scene after months of silence. On Friday, Sidhu met Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in New Delhi, sparking fresh speculation about his political comeback.
Sidhu shared a photo of the meeting on social media platform X, expressing deep gratitude towards Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
“Met my Mentor, Lighthouse and Guiding Angel… Just grateful to her and Bhai for standing by in rough and tough times,” Sidhu wrote in his post, referring to Priyanka and Rahul Gandhi.
Political Significance of the Meeting
The meeting is being seen as politically crucial for several reasons:
- Sidhu’s Return to Active Politics:
Sidhu had remained largely inactive in politics for several months, refraining from public appearances or political statements. His meeting with Priyanka Gandhi is widely viewed as a signal of his return to active political engagement.
- Wife’s Political Aspirations:
Recently, Sidhu’s wife, Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu, announced her intention to contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections from Amritsar and has been actively meeting local residents.
- Congress’s 2027 Strategy:
With the Punjab Assembly elections due in 2027, Sidhu’s renewed connection with the Gandhi family has fueled discussions about his future role within the Congress and the party’s electoral strategy in the state.
The meeting, though described as a personal one by sources, has clearly reignited political chatter around Sidhu’s potential comeback and the Congress’s plans to strengthen its position in Punjab.