gfiles magazine

April 9, 2012

Sidhu’s sixer


navjot sidhu sows the seeds
How would you categorise Navjot Singh Sidhu? Firebrand TV personality? An efficient Member of Parliament from Amritsar in Punjab? Ace cricketer? The image one draws from his TV shows is that of a non-serious politician but remember, the small screen never provides the full picture. One fine day, Sidhu knocked at the door of a resident in Amritsar, that too at six in the morning. The resident could not believe his eyes to see Sidhu at his home along with his wife. He hurriedly went inside and woke up the rest of his family. Everybody got ready in minutes and came out to welcome Sidhu. In the meantime, Sidhu had gathered other neighbours and announced that he had come to clean up their neighbourhood and do tree plantation on the streets. He was accompanied by an entourage of officials from the Amritsar Municipal Corporation. It was like magic, say the residents. In no time, the plantation was done, the neighbourhood cleaned and like a good batsman after hitting sixes, Sidhu returned to the pavilion amidst cheers. g


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