Punjab BJP Rift Widens: Alliance Wish vs. Solo Poll Fight
Senior BJP leader Surjit Kumar Jyani has thrown a spanner in the works, publicly stating that the people of Punjab yearn for a renewed BJP-SAD alliance. This directly contradicts the recent assertion by Punjab BJP’s working president, Ashwani Sharma, who declared the party will contest the 2027 Assembly elections independently.
Jyani’s statement, made on July 27, 2025, highlights a clear divergence of opinion within the state BJP unit. He, however, conceded the final decision on alliance strategy rests solely with the BJP’s central leadership.
The conflicting statements underscore the internal debate within the Punjab BJP regarding its electoral strategy for 2027. This internal struggle could significantly impact the party’s prospects and its ability to make inroads in the state. The coming months will be crucial in observing how the party navigates this internal conflict and shapes its future political trajectory in Punjab.
