A day after the Congress party suspended the first-time legislator representing Abohar assembly seat for “anti-party activities”, Sandeep Jakhar, who is also the nephew of Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar, responded to the suspension with a note of gratitude and philosophical reflection.

Sandeep Jakhar on Sunday took to the microblogging site X (formerly Twitter) to express his gratitude towards his former colleagues in the Congress party. “The woods are lovely, dark & deep, but I have promises to keep, & miles to go before I sleep. Thank you Congress Party, & grateful to most of my colleagues, who always gave me good advice & the respect is mutual.”

The suspension order was issued by the Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC) member secretary, Tariq Anwar. “The President, Punjab PCC has complained that you are indulging in anti-party activities,” read the order, highlighting Sandeep Jakhar's alleged criticism of the party, the PCC President, and his open support for his uncle Sunil Jakhar, who had defected from Congress to join the BJP last year.

Sandeep Jakhar's suspension has garnered attention due to his familial connections with both the Congress and the BJP. Sunil Jakhar, his uncle, once a prominent figure within the Congress party, is currently the BJP's state president after his switch to the saffron party last year. Sandeep Jakhar's representation of the Abohar seat and his political alignment have added intrigue to the unfolding situation.

Sandeep, reacting to his suspension, said that since the Congress is a significant political entity, the least the party could have done was to acknowledge his perspective before taking the decision to suspend him. He emphasized that he will not seek any apology from the party.

At the same time, Sandeep Jakhar said that he has never undertaken any task covertly…and whatever he has done, it has been in the open. He further mentioned his commitment to serving the people of Abohar.

The discord between Sandeep Jakhar and Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring had been ongoing for nearly a year, with the latter demanded Abohar MLA’s resignation from the legislator position and had threatened his expulsion from the party.