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Modi's Punjab visit to set tone for assembly polls, BJP leaders say
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Modi's Punjab visit to set tone for assembly polls, BJP leaders say

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Punjab is expected to set the political tone for the 2027 assembly elections.
  • The BJP plans to focus on development and infrastructure projects, including the inauguration of redeveloped railway stations, as a central campaign theme.
  • The party will likely contest the elections independently, without its former ally the Shiromani Akali Dal, emphasizing development, economic issues, and welfare schemes.

New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forthcoming visit to Punjab is anticipated to shape the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) strategy and set the tone for the state's 2027 assembly elections. The visit, scheduled for Friday, will include the inauguration of several development projects, signaling the party's focus on infrastructure and economic progress.

BJP leaders indicated that development projects have been a cornerstone of the National Democratic Alliance government's agenda since 2014, with significant investments in Punjab's infrastructure, including roads, railways, and air connectivity. The Prime Minister is set to inaugurate the redeveloped Jalandhar Cantonment railway station and virtually launch 74 other upgraded stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

Development projects have been the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government’s strong point. Since 2014, nearly ₹40,000 crore has been directed toward Punjab’s infrastructure alone.

— A state BJP functionaryHighlighting the government's investment in Punjab's infrastructure.

With the BJP expected to contest the high-stakes election independently, following the breakdown of its alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) over agricultural reforms, the party plans to heavily emphasize development and economic issues. A state BJP functionary noted that nearly ₹40,000 crore has been directed toward Punjab's infrastructure alone, benefiting various sectors and individuals through schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi and Ayushman Bharat.

The party also intends to highlight its role in addressing cultural and social aspects, citing the reopening of the Kartarpur Sahab corridor in 2019 as an example of the government's commitment. While the corridor's operation has been suspended, the BJP aims to leverage its past actions and future plans to connect with voters on multiple fronts, including ideological issues such as illegal immigration and religious conversions.

While the party has a plan for the development of Punjab, there is equal attention being paid to cultural and social aspects as well.

— A second BJP leaderDiscussing the BJP's broader campaign strategy beyond development.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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