Navjot Sidhu Absent, But Draws Salary: BJP Leader To Punjab Governor

Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu is drawing salary and enjoying perks of his office despite being absent from his office for over a month, the BJP leader has alleged claiming the state government is facing a "constitutional crisis" after the Cabinet reshuffle.

In a letter to Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore, BJP national secretary Tarun Chugh sought his intervention in what he calls a "crisis" situation in the state.

"I have written a letter to Punjab Governor. There is a constitutional crisis in Punjab today. It has been over a month since a minister who took the oath of office has been absent, even though he is drawing a salary and enjoying the perks of his office," Mr Chugh was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.