BJP to contest all 117 constituencies in Punjab: Union Minister Meghwal

Union Minister of State Arjun Ram Meghwal stated in Chandigarh that the Bharatiya Janata Party is planning to contest the upcoming assembly elections in Punjab independently across all 117 constituencies. He stated that good governance and progress have been the main objective of the NDA rule, and the party will go before the voters of the state with this very agenda.

Citing the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Meghwal said that better administration and prosperity were the biggest aspects of that rule as well. According to him, the BJP also wants to establish a new system within Punjab by following these very paths.

Evading a question about any future political alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal, he said that the situation regarding this will be clarified separately to the press.

The Union Minister declined to make any political comment regarding the parole of Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh and its potential impact on the 2027 elections. He said that the matter of parole is entirely connected to the legal process and such decisions are made within the framework of the law.

Mentioning the preparations for the assembly elections, he said that the party cadre remains continuously active at the ground level. Booth and mandal level workers are engaged in taking the works and public welfare schemes of the Modi government at the Centre to every household.

Key developments

• BJP is preparing to contest all 117 assembly seats in Punjab
• Good governance and development will be made the main issues of the elections
• The party will provide information separately regarding the alliance with Akali Dal