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Kewal Singh Dhillon’s appointment revives old debate: Can BJP grow in Punjab on its own?
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Kewal Singh Dhillon’s appointment revives old debate: Can BJP grow in Punjab on its own?

The Indian Express·Raakhi Jagga·2 days ago
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Even before newly-appointed Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon could settle into his new role, the party found itself dealing with an unexpected challenge – a public and blunt assessment from one of its tallest leaders, former chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh. “Kewal Dhillon is a good friend, but not the right choice as BJP chief,” Amarinder Singh said to a media house while reacting to the BJP high command’s decision to replace Sunil Jakhar with Dhillon on Thursday, nearly two months before Jakhar’s tenure was scheduled to end. The remark has triggered political chatter within the Punjab BJP at a time when the party is attempting to project unity and prepare for the 2027 Assembly elections. While voices of dissent have been heard privately within BJP ranks since Dhillon’s appointment, Amarinder Singh became the first senior leader to articulate those concerns publicly.…

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