"Personally, I would project Captain as the next CM as the days of 'waves' are over and the forthcoming elections would be personality-based," the Chief Whip of Congress in Punjab Assembly said.
He however added that it was for the Congress High Command to decide the party's Chief Ministerial candidate for Punjab Assembly elections slated to be held in 2017.
Amarinder is a tried and tested leader who is capable of steering clear Punjab out of its present political quagmire and financial mess, Cheema said.
"We are in constant touch with like-minded parties, including BSP and left, for forming a grand alliance to rid Punjab of Badal clan and SAD-BJP misrule," Cheema said.
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On reports of factionalism in local units of Congress, he said the issue would be tackled effectively.
"We are all determined to put up united fight to throw out SAD-BJP regime in Punjab and usher into an era of good, transparent and honest governance from Congress," Cheema added.