Disappointed by the announcement, Sadiq, a folk singer and artiste, told The Indian Express, “It’s the discretion of the party high command. Being the sitting MP, I was interested to contest from Faridkot but the decision is in the hands of the high command”.
The Congress on Monday named former Moga Zila Parishad chairperson Amarjit Kaur Sahoke from Faridkot (SC) Lok Sabha seat, replacing sitting MP Mohammad Sadiq. The party also named Yamini Gomar from Hoshiarpur constituency.
Disappointed by the announcement, Sadiq, a folk singer and artiste, told The Indian Express, “It’s the discretion of the party high command. Being the sitting MP, I was interested to contest from Faridkot but the decision is in the hands of the high command”.