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Politics
Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh Criticises BJP for Not Consulting Him
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 10:17 AM
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Former Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh has publicly complained that the BJP has not consulted him on key decisions, expressing his frustration with the party.
Former Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) earlier this year, has voiced his displeasure with the party’s decision‑making process.
In a recent interview, Singh said that senior BJP leaders have not sought his opinion on important matters, a move he finds unacceptable given his experience and stature.
The former CM, who led Punjab for over a decade, expressed that the lack of consultation undermines his role within the party and hampers effective governance.
His remarks come at a time when the BJP is consolidating its leadership in Punjab, and Singh’s criticism highlights internal tensions within the party’s ranks.
Observers note that Singh’s comments could influence the party’s strategy in the state ahead of upcoming elections.
In a recent interview, Singh said that senior BJP leaders have not sought his opinion on important matters, a move he finds unacceptable given his experience and stature.
The former CM, who led Punjab for over a decade, expressed that the lack of consultation undermines his role within the party and hampers effective governance.
His remarks come at a time when the BJP is consolidating its leadership in Punjab, and Singh’s criticism highlights internal tensions within the party’s ranks.
Observers note that Singh’s comments could influence the party’s strategy in the state ahead of upcoming elections.