Tribune Web Desk
Chandigarh, September 18
The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting that was to choose the successor to Capt Amarinder Singh has ended with the MLAs passing a resolution authorising Congress president, Sonia Gandhi to take a decision.
Though Capt Amarinder skipped the CLP meeting, it was attended by almost all the legislators who unanimously passed the resolution. Now, the decision for the next Chief Minister of Punjab will be taken by Sonia Gandhi.
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Among the names doing the rounds include former PCC chief Sunil Jakhar, who has emerged as the frontrunner for the post. Also in reckoning are Sukhjinder Randhawa, a prominent Jat leader and also Charanjit Channi, a Dalit leader.
Also, the name of MP Partap Bajwa is doing the rounds.
Earlier, Capt Amarinder Singh submitted his resignation to the Governor ahead of the CLP meeting.
CLP authorises Sonia Gandhi to decide on next Punjab Chief Minister
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