Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar. File.
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The BJP will contest the Lok Sabha polls on its own in Punjab, the celebration’s State unit chief Sunil Jakhar mentioned on March 26.
The announcement got here amid a buzz over talks between the Shiromani Akali Dal and the BJP for re-stitching their alliance for the parliamentary polls.
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Polling for the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab will be held on June 1, the final part of the seven-phase elections.
“The BJP is going to contest the Lok Sabha elections alone in Punjab,” Mr. Jakhar mentioned on X.
He mentioned this determination was taken by the BJP following suggestions from folks and celebration staff.
“The works done by the BJP under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are not hidden from anyone,” Jakhar mentioned.
The BJP chief additionally added that in the final 10 years, produce of farmers was procured at minimal help worth.