Chandigarh, Sept 28: Five Punjab Congress leaders have tendered their resignation post Navjot Singh Sidhu’s resignation as the President of Panjab Pradesh Congress Committee.

Razia Sultana, who took oath as a Cabinet Minister of Punjab two days ago, resigned in solidarity with Navjot Singh Sidhu, who stepped down as Punjab Congress president earlier today.

She said, “Sidhu Sahab is a man of principles. He is fighting for Punjab and Punjabiyat.”

Later, state party treasurer Gulzar Inder Chahal tendered his resignation followed by General Secretary of Punjab Congress, Yoginder Dhingra.

Gautam Seth resigned as General Secretary (in-charge training) of Punjab Congress and now Punjab Congress MLA Pargat Singh has reached Navjot Singh Sidhu’s residence after tendering his resignation.