The BJP's Punjab unit has appointed presidents for 16 districts across the state. The move comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the AAP government in Punjab for misleading people and promised a bright future for the state under the BJP.
BJP national president clears district presidents list
According to The Tribune, BJP national president Nitin Nabhin cleared the list of 16 district presidents. The list was prepared under the leadership of state chief Kewal Singh Dhillon.
List of appointed district presidents
The appointments cover key districts in Punjab. The list includes:
- Ashok Sarin Hicky — Jalandhar Urban
- Manmeet Singh Micky — Jalandhar Rural
- Jagbir Singh Brar — Jalandhar Rural South
- Chetan Suri — Kapurthala
- Sunil Moudgil — Ludhiana Urban
- Satish Thakur Bawa — Hoshiarpur Urban
- Yogesh Sapra — Hoshiarpur Rural
- Kanwar Bir Singh Manzil — Amritsar Rural II/Majitha
- Salil Kapoor — Amritsar Urban
- Narinder Garg Neeta — Barnala
- Gaurav Kakkar — Faridkot
- Sukhwinder Singh Kaka Kamboj — Fazilka
Our Take: BJP strengthens Punjab base ahead of elections
These appointments show the BJP is serious about building a strong organizational structure in Punjab. By naming district presidents from urban and rural areas across the state, the party is preparing for upcoming electoral battles. The timing — right after PM Modi's attack on the AAP government — suggests the BJP wants to project itself as a credible alternative in Punjab. In our view, these appointments are a clear signal that the BJP is not just relying on national leadership but is investing in local leadership to connect with voters at the grassroots level.