Congress suspends Sidhu, wife over 'Rs 500 crore CM' comment

• Congress suspended Navjot Singh Sidhu and his wife, Navjot Kaur Sidhu, over her comment about needing "Rs 500 crore" to become Punjab CM.
• Navjot Kaur Sidhu's statement intensified political controversy, with opposition parties attacking Congress.
• She alleged internal factionalism within the Punjab Congress, claiming five leaders aspire to the CM post.
• Navjot Kaur Sidhu indicated her husband, Navjot Singh Sidhu, might return to Congress if made CM, or join another party if offered a role.

Why It Matters: Suspension for corruption claims exposes deep political infighting and power struggles.