Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch election campaigns for the upcoming Assembly polls in early 2027, starting with a ‘Badlav Rally’ in Punjab’s Moga town on March 14. State BJP working President Ashwani Sharma expressed that the people of Punjab, dissatisfied on various fronts, are determined to remove the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and view the BJP as a credible alternative for change. The AAP government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, will mark four years in office on March 16.
The BJP criticized the AAP government, alleging a failure to fulfill electoral promises and ensure law and order in Punjab. According to Sharma, the state is facing challenges with the deteriorating health and education systems, delayed salaries for employees, and financial losses in key sectors due to pending reimbursements. He highlighted issues of corruption, lack of punishment in sacrilege cases, and alleged collusion of AAP leaders with criminal elements.
Sharma further accused CM Mann of not delivering on promises like providing Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops, with farmers reportedly facing reduced MSP for wheat and paddy. He also pointed out concerns among traders regarding the state government’s aggressive tax collection practices. The BJP leader criticized the AAP government for its alleged inaction in infrastructure development, road maintenance, and rising incidents of crime, including chain snatchings and extortion calls.
In the lead-up to the 2027 Assembly elections, Sharma emphasized the BJP’s commitment to forming a “double-engine” government in Punjab, aiming to steer the state towards development and address the current governance challenges.
