Politics · India · 7 hrs ago
BRP replaces Navjot Kaur Sidhu as its Punjab chief, citing health
The Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party removed Navjot Kaur Sidhu from her party roles, including national general secretary and Punjab in-charge.
The party said on October 15 that it acted because of her current health and personal well-being.
Sidhu joined the party in April 2026 after leaving Congress.
The party said it values her experience and guidance, and that her connection with the organization will remain important.
It appointed national vice-president Sukhwinderpal Singh Grewal as the new Punjab in-charge.
The change comes ahead of Punjab's 2027 assembly election, and the party says it plans to contest all 117 seats in the state.
It says it wants to strengthen its organization and build a credible political alternative in Punjab.
The Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party (BRP) relieved Navjot Kaur Sidhu of all organisational responsibilities, citing her health and personal well-being.
Sidhu had served as the party’s national general secretary and Punjab in-charge.
The party appointed its national vice-president, whose name is reported as Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal or Sukhwinderpal Singh Grewal, as the new Punjab in-charge.
BRP said it would continue to value Sidhu’s experience and guidance.
The party said the change was intended to strengthen its organisation and expand political activity in Punjab.
- Who
- The Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party (BRP) and Navjot Kaur Sidhu. The party appointed a new Punjab in-charge, named as Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal or Sukhwinderpal Singh Grewal in the reports.
- What
- BRP relieved Sidhu of all organisational responsibilities and appointed a new Punjab in-charge.
- When
- The party announced the decision on 15 October 2026.
- Where
- Punjab, India.
- Why
- BRP cited Sidhu’s current health and personal well-being.
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Navjot Kaur Sidhu shared on social media that she had joined BRP.
BRP announced that Sidhu was relieved of her organisational responsibilities and named a new Punjab in-charge.
- Former role
- National general secretary and Punjab in-charge
- Decision date
- 15 October 2026
- Replacement
- Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal or Sukhwinderpal Singh Grewal
- Party
- Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party (BRP)
- Previous party
- Sidhu joined BRP in April 2026
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What people are saying
her health and personal well-being have been kept in mind in this decision
her health and personal well-being are the highest priority
Punjab needs strong and decisive leadership