The Punjab BJP has stated that it has received no official communication regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed visit to the state, even as Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu said the previous day that the visit was scheduled for this month.
BJP Chief Denies Official Confirmation on PM Modi's Punjab Visit
Interacting with the media on Friday late evening, Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon said there was no information or official word from the state unit about the Prime Minister's visit. Dhillon made it clear that the party had not received any official communication regarding the proposed tour.
Bittu had said on Thursday, while reacting to the Congress's organisational revamp in Punjab, that Modi was scheduled to visit the state this month to inaugurate several major development projects. The Union Minister's statement created expectations about the Prime Minister's upcoming visit to the state.
When asked about Bittu's statement, Dhillon reiterated that there was still no official communication and the party had not been informed about any such visit. The conflicting statements from two senior BJP figures have created confusion about the Prime Minister's travel plans.
This situation is unusual for a party that typically coordinates such high-profile visits carefully. The contradiction between a Union Minister's public announcement and the state party chief's denial suggests either a breakdown in communication or a premature announcement. For the public and party workers, this mixed messaging creates uncertainty. The BJP would do well to clarify the status of the visit quickly to avoid further confusion. Until official confirmation comes from the Prime Minister's Office or the party's central leadership, it is best to treat Bittu's statement as unconfirmed.