By Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said the Bharatiya Janata Party will contest all 117 Assembly seats in Punjab, signalling the party’s intention to expand its electoral footprint across the state ahead of the next Assembly elections. Saini also expressed confidence that the BJP would form the next government, while emphasising the need to strengthen the organisation at the grassroots.
Saini said the party would focus on taking the Narendra Modi government’s achievements and welfare initiatives directly to households across Punjab. He argued that a BJP-led government in the state, working in coordination with the Centre, could speed up development and attract investment in areas such as industry, employment and infrastructure.
Saini pitches ‘double-engine’ model for Punjab
Addressing the party’s political strategy, Saini said a BJP government in Punjab alongside the Modi government at the Centre would create a stronger environment for implementing development projects.
“Punjab has immense potential. With the right policies and strong leadership, the state can be put on a new path of development,” he said, adding that the BJP’s objective was to make Punjab a model state.
The Haryana chief minister also stressed the importance of building the party beyond election campaigns. According to him, strengthening the organisation at the booth and grassroots levels would remain a key part of the BJP’s strategy.
BJP focuses on youth and grassroots expansion
The remarks came during an induction programme in Mullanpur, where several new members joined the Punjab BJP. State BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon said Punjab’s young population had considerable talent and potential but needed better opportunities and direction.
Dhillon told the newly inducted members that they would be given responsibilities and opportunities to contribute to the party’s expansion. He said their involvement would help strengthen the BJP’s presence at the grassroots and deepen its connect with local communities.
Dhillon targets AAP over drugs and unemployment
Taking aim at the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab, Dhillon alleged that its promise to eliminate the state’s drug problem had not delivered the expected results.
He linked the issues of drug abuse and unemployment to growing uncertainty among young people about their future. The BJP leader said tackling these concerns would be crucial for restoring confidence among Punjab’s youth.
The BJP’s decision to contest all 117 seats would give the party a direct electoral presence across Punjab rather than limiting itself to selected constituencies. Saini’s comments also indicate that the party is preparing to take its organisational expansion and development narrative to voters well ahead of the Assembly polls.
