Abohar, Punjab — Escalating the Bharatiya Janata Party’s political offensive in Punjab, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched a sharp attack on the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), claiming that the countdown to its exit from power has already begun. Addressing a large gathering at an OBC Mahasammelan in Abohar, Saini argued that the BJP’s recent electoral gains in local civic bodies signal the beginning of a broader political shift that could reshape Punjab’s political landscape ahead of the next Assembly elections.
Speaking before party workers, community leaders and supporters, the Haryana Chief Minister projected confidence about the BJP’s prospects in the state and asserted that Punjab was moving towards political change. He described the party’s performance in the Abohar Municipal Corporation elections as an indication of growing public dissatisfaction with the current government and a sign of changing voter sentiment.
The event was attended by Haryana Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa, Punjab BJP President Keval Singh Dhillon, former Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar and several senior party leaders.
Opening his address with a tribute to Punjab’s legacy of patriotism and sacrifice, Saini praised the contributions of the state’s farmers, traders, youth and women, while simultaneously questioning the performance of the AAP government on several governance issues. He particularly targeted the state government’s anti-drug campaign, arguing that despite repeated announcements and public messaging, the challenge of narcotics continues to affect many communities across Punjab.
According to Saini, the fight against drugs requires more than slogans and publicity campaigns. He alleged that the current administration has failed to deliver meaningful results on the ground and claimed that concerns relating to substance abuse remain one of the most pressing issues facing many families in the state.
The Haryana Chief Minister also criticised what he described as unfulfilled welfare commitments made by the Punjab government. Referring to promises related to financial assistance for women, he questioned the pace of implementation and suggested that several flagship announcements had yet to translate into tangible benefits for intended beneficiaries.
A significant portion of his speech focused on development and public spending. Saini accused the Punjab government of neglecting Abohar and alleged that inadequate financial support had been provided to the city’s civic administration. Drawing comparisons with Haryana, he argued that his government had prioritised development projects even in smaller rural areas and maintained that better governance and infrastructure development could be achieved through more efficient administration.
In one of his strongest political attacks, Saini claimed that leaders of the ruling party were aware of growing public dissatisfaction and suggested that this was contributing to political uncertainty ahead of future elections. He accused the AAP leadership of failing to meet public expectations and argued that voters were increasingly looking for an alternative political direction.
The Chief Minister also used the platform to draw comparisons between employment generation efforts in Haryana and Punjab. Referring to recent statements made by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann regarding government recruitment, Saini claimed that Haryana had achieved substantial progress in public-sector job creation over the past year and presented this as evidence of his government’s governance model.
Seeking to broaden the BJP’s appeal in Punjab, Saini outlined several welfare and development initiatives implemented in Haryana. He argued that policies focused on agriculture, employment, social welfare and infrastructure development had delivered positive outcomes and suggested that similar programmes could benefit Punjab if implemented under a BJP-led administration.
Agriculture remained a key theme of his address. Saini said farmers should receive assured support through procurement mechanisms, timely compensation for crop losses and policies designed to strengthen rural incomes. He also stressed the need to create a favourable environment for industry and investment, arguing that economic growth and job creation must go hand in hand.
Beyond state-level politics, the Haryana Chief Minister devoted considerable attention to the BJP’s outreach to Other Backward Classes (OBCs). He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, social justice had been transformed from a political slogan into a governance priority. Highlighting Modi’s own OBC background, Saini argued that the government had taken several steps aimed at increasing representation and opportunities for historically disadvantaged communities.
He pointed to the constitutional status granted to the National Commission for Backward Classes as a landmark decision and cited the extension of 27 per cent reservation for OBC candidates in medical and higher education institutions as measures that had expanded educational opportunities. According to him, these initiatives have contributed to rising participation by OBC students in universities, engineering colleges and medical institutions across the country.
Saini further argued that the BJP had sought to empower OBC communities not merely as an electoral constituency but by creating leadership opportunities at various levels of government. Referring to the party’s representation in state governments and the Union Council of Ministers, he described this as evidence of greater political inclusion.
Calling for unity among OBC communities, the Chief Minister urged participants to strengthen the BJP’s organisational presence in Punjab and support the party’s efforts to expand its political base in the state.
Addressing the gathering, Haryana Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa also raised concerns regarding drug abuse in parts of Punjab. Drawing on his interactions during visits to villages, he said many families, particularly women, had expressed concern about the social impact of addiction. He argued that the issue had become a major public concern and called for stronger intervention to address it.
The convention ultimately served as both a political mobilisation exercise and a platform for the BJP to sharpen its critique of the Punjab government. With Assembly elections still some distance away, the remarks by senior BJP leaders indicate that Punjab is likely to remain a key battleground in the party’s efforts to expand its footprint beyond its traditional strongholds in northern India.
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