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Politics
Capt. Amarinder Singh claims BJP gave him no benefit, ignored his views on Punjab
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 02:37 PM
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Former Punjab chief minister Capt. Amarinder Singh said his recent alignment with the BJP has yielded no advantage and that the party never sought his input on matters concerning Punjab.
Capt. Amarinder Singh, former chief minister of Punjab, addressed reporters and expressed disappointment over his recent association with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He asserted that despite joining the party, he has not received any tangible benefit.
He further alleged that the BJP leadership has not consulted him on any issues pertaining to Punjab, underscoring what he described as a lack of respect for his experience and regional insights.
The comments arrive as the BJP seeks to broaden its foothold in the state, where political realignments are underway. Political analysts suggest Singh's remarks could complicate the party's outreach strategy in Punjab.
No official response from the BJP was recorded at the time of reporting.
He further alleged that the BJP leadership has not consulted him on any issues pertaining to Punjab, underscoring what he described as a lack of respect for his experience and regional insights.
The comments arrive as the BJP seeks to broaden its foothold in the state, where political realignments are underway. Political analysts suggest Singh's remarks could complicate the party's outreach strategy in Punjab.
No official response from the BJP was recorded at the time of reporting.