Dr. Navjot Kaur Siddu announced her own political outfit on April, 7th, 2026. Punjab Swabhiman Manch, after she was expelled from Indian National Congress. PSM focuses on traditional and regional power structures in the Punjab State.
Launched just weeks after a massive political blaze. Navjot Kaur Sidhu was suspended, and eventually expelled, from the Congress party after making an astonishing claim and she had publicly alleged that a "deal" involving ₹500 crore was being negotiated for the Chief Minister’s chair in Punjab! Amazon Brand - Myx Women's Schiffli Embroidery Ethnic Dress | Fit and Flare | Knee Length (Available in Plus Sizes)
The Congress high command regarded this as a "grave act of indiscipline" and "malicious slander" against the party’s leadership, resulting in her immediate removal.
Dr. Siddu had retaliated, saying "exposing the rot within" and that her loyalty remains with the people of Punjab rather than a "corrupt high command."
The new Party focuses on anti-corruption, women empowerment, promising a "scientific model" for crop diversification and agricultural debt relief that goes beyond traditional subsidies.
Dr. Sidhu expressed her openness to aligning with other like-minded and clean regional political parties, and specifically ruled out joining the AAP or the Akali Dal at this stage.
Her exit is seen as a blow to the Congress’s attempt to project a united front, especially in the Majha region. Besides, in the next Punjab Assembly elections on the horizon, the PSM could act as a "vote-cutter" or a kingmaker in a closely contested multi-cornered fight. In either case Congress has a lot to lose. Guterres Pleads for Diplomacy to Prevent a Humanitarian and Ecological Catastrophe
When she was asked about her exit from Congress, she said that, "I was told to stay silent on the sale of Punjab's dignity. I chose to speak. Today, I am not just launching a party; I am launching a movement for the self-respect of every Punjabi," Dr. Sidhu stated during her inaugural address. A Game-Changer for South Bengaluru: Silk Board's Double-Decker Relief is Here!
The Party is also called Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party for the national representation.