Farmers Movement Archive

Post repeal of farm laws, BJP trying to gain base

Ludhiana: After the repeal of the farm laws, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership has heaved a sigh of relief that they can now move freely anywhere without fear of opposition from anybody. And now they have started the work of regaining base among the voters by meeting them. Union minister and Punjab election in charge Gajendra Singh Shekhawat released toll-free number for people of Punjab to be members of ‘Nava Punjab Bhajpa de Naal’ movement started by party recently. The BJP had started the movement from Chandigarh recently and on Friday they issued a toll-free number 9227772222. Shekhawat said, “As it is not possible to reach out manually to people so this toll-free number has been given.” He said for the first time, BJP is contesting elections, taking a lead so there is enthusiasm among workers. Regarding seat sharing among BJP, Captain Amarinder Singh and Parminder Dhindsa, he said, “A committee has been formed to take a decision about it and they will come out with the final numbers.”However, Shekhawat applied brakes on speculations about joining of some MLAs and said, “Before taking anybody in the party, we need to get his or her background verified. Corrupt people have no place in BJP.” He said Rahul Gandhi is also aware of Congress losing its base in Punjab, so he cancelled his rally and left for Italy. He also questioned Punjab finance minister Manpreet Badal for giving sanction to hike GST charges on garments and other things, as he is in the GST council. On Friday morning, the BJP state president Ashwani Sharma met morning walkers at chai pe charcha near Rakh Bagh. He said usually they make policies behind closed doors, but when they meet people from all walks of life they get feedback from them. He said people of Ludhiana gave him many suggestions.

The Times of India

2022-01-01

Ludhiana