Navjot Sidhu to reach late singer Sidhu Moose Wala's House today

BATHINDA (Sukhjinder Mann): Former cricketer and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, who was released from Patiala jail will reach at the late singer Sidhu Moose Wala's house on Monday (April 3) to share his grief with singer's parents. 

Former Punjab Congress chief, Navjot Sidhu will address a press conference, where he will share his views on the issue of peace and tranquility in Punjab. This will be Sidhu's first visit to the singer's home. 

Notably, Sidhu Moose Wala was murdered on May 29, 2022 while Navjot Sidhu went to Patiala Jail to serve his sentence on May 20, 2022. 

As per media sources, Sidhu Moose Wala's family members are also expecting a lot from Navjot Sidhu as they hope that the outspoken Sidhu will raise his voice to get justice for their son. Balkaur Singh, the father of Sidhu Moose Wala, has also staged a protest in front of the Vidhan Sabha with the demand of arresting the murderers of his son and those who plotted his murder.

The First Death Anniversary of Sidhu Moose Wala has also been commemorated recently, where the family members accused the Punjab government of launching a campaign to arrest Amritpal Singh in order to prevent people from reaching singer's 'Barsi'. 

Reportedly, Congress leader Harvinder Singh Ladi, former MLA Jagdev Singh Kamalu and Nazar Singh Manshahia, who are considered to be supporters of Navjot Singh Sidhu, will also be present with Navjot Sidhu today.

Navjot Singh Sidhu's Release.....

It is worth mentioning here that Navjot Singh Sidhu was sentenced to one year imprisonment by the Supreme Court in the Road Rage Case. On 20 May 2022, Navjot Singh Sidhu filed a petition for reconsideration but he did not get any relief. Navjot Singh Sidhu was sent to jail on the same day i.e. May 20.

Navjot Singh Sidhu's sentence will end on May 19. Notably, the prisoners get a weekly holiday in the jail. Navjot Singh Sidhu has also worked during weekly vacations in the last 9 months to complete his sentence early. Due to which, during this period the number of weekly holidays of Navjot Singh Sidhu has increased to 45. That is why, Sidhu was released on April 1. 

It is worth noting here that the discussion about the release of Navjot Singh Sidhu started from December 2022. A large section of the Punjab Congress was also involved in preparations to welcome Sidhu. Everyone expected that Navjot Singh Sidhu would be release on 26 January 2023 (Republic day). However, when the R-day came, there was no official announcement from the state government on Sidhu's release. Reacting on this, Several Punjab Congress leaders slammed the Aam Aadmi party government for not releasing Navjot Singh Sidhu prematurely from the Patiala prison. 

About the Road Rage Case.....

On December 27, 1988, Cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu and his friend allegedly parked their car in the middle of the road near Sheranwala Gate crossing in Patiala. When 65-year-old Gurnam Singh reached the spot in a car. He asked them to move aside. In anger, Sidhu brutally beat up Gurnam. After that, Sidhu and his friend escaped from the spot. People took Gurnam to the local Hospital where he was declared brought dead. 

After so many years, the Supreme Court imposed a one-year jail term on Navjot Singh Sidhu in road rage case. Accepting this, former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu tweeted, "Will submit to the majesty of law."