Sidhu in full flow as he adds colour to thanksgiving event
REACHING OUT The cricketerturnedpolitician paid a visit to his Amritsar constituency to thank the voters for his victory in the recently concluded Punjab assembly elections
AMRITSAR:From riding an Enfield motorcycle to doing bhangra to the beats of ‘dhol’, taking blessings from elders to helping the handicapped — it was super Sunday for Cabinet minister Navjot Sidhu who paid a visit to his Amritsar (East) constituency to thank people for his victory in the elections.
As part of his thanksgiving initiative, Sidhu is visiting each of the 153 wards of his constituency.
Dressed in black, Sidhu reached Mudhal village of his constituency to kick off his day. A cricketer turned politician who is also a favourite face in television was a star among residents. As many rushed for photographs and selfies, he obliged them all.
Apart from a flurry of public addresses where he promised development of the segment, he also urged the party workers and leaders to stay united.
He met the residents, touched feet of the elders and took their blessings. Spotting a physically challenged on a tricycle, he was quickly took ₹1000 out of his pocket and gave it to him.
As youngsters went crazy for a ‘selfie’ with the star, Sidhu not only obliged them all, but also shook a leg or two to the beats of ‘dhol’ when requested by this fans.
Winding up the visit, he assured the people of his constituency that he would pay back the love and support shown to him through development and better governance.
Sidhu, who joined the Congress party in January, just days ahead of the February 4 assembly elections in Punjab, won the Amritsar-east assembly seat with a margin of over 42,000 votes.