Capt Amarinder Singh Criticizes BJP Leadership Over Punjab Consultations
· India · India Today, Times of India, indiatoday.in
Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh expressed frustration with the BJP leadership in New Delhi, stating on September 26, 2026, that the party fails to consult him on state affairs despite his six decades of political experience. Speaking to Aaj Tak ahead of crucial Assembly polls in Punjab, the 84-year-old leader noted that some BJP office-bearers managing the state have been involved in Punjab politics for less than a year. Singh, who merged his Punjab Lok Congress with the BJP in 2022 after leaving the Congress, insisted that his criticism stems from his duty as a party member rather than any intention to defect. Dismissing speculation about returning to the Congress, he defended his political relevance by drawing a parallel to former Prime Minister Morarji Desai taking office at 81. The BJP has not yet issued an official response to his remarks regarding party decision-making structures in the state.
Why it matters
Internal dissent from senior leaders like Amarinder Singh could impact the BJP's electoral strategy in Punjab ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
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