The BJP has tried for five years to rebuild its base after breaking ties with the Shiromani Akali Dal. However, rural Sikh voters continue to view the party with distrust. The farm laws, economic stress, and cultural anxieties still shape public opinion. Even in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP failed to win a seat in Punjab.

Recently, the Centre’s move to change Panjab University’s Senate and alter Chandigarh’s constitutional status triggered fresh anger. Punjab BJP leaders said they had no role in these decisions, which left them defending policies they did not shape. After strong protests, the Centre pulled back the proposals, but the damage had already deepened the political divide.

As the BJP tries to expand its footprint, it struggles to convince voters that the state unit prioritises Punjab’s autonomy, identity, and federal rights. The tension between Delhi and Punjab continues to define the party’s challenges.

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Warring shared the stage with senior leaders Charanjit Singh Channi, Partap Singh Bajwa, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, and Pargat Singh. Their presence highlighted party unity and strength against rivals.

Targeting the AAP government, the Punjab Congress chief alleged that the recent floods were a man-made disaster. He said the state failed to release water from dams on time despite rain warnings. He also blamed the Centre for ignoring preventive measures, adding that both AAP and BJP betrayed Punjab.

Pargat Singh called the flood crisis part of a “political conspiracy,” while Channi accused AAP of record-level corruption.

Earlier, Warring visited Pargat Singh’s residence, signaling peace after reports of differences. He later posted that both leaders are focused on strengthening Congress at the grassroots.

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