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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has already started laying its electoral chessboard for the assembly elections to be held in Punjab in 2027. In this context, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Punjab is not just an ordinary visit but is being considered as a very well thought out strategic exercise. BJP, which has been away from power and strong political hold in Punjab for a long time, now wants to establish itself as the main alternative in the state by following the path of ‘Ekla Chalo’. Political experts believe that this visit of PM Modi can prove to be a big ‘game changer’ in the politics of Punjab.
Political maze of 2027 and BJP’s ‘Mission Punjab’
The politics of Punjab has always been complex, with the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) having strong influence. The main focus of BJP is now on expanding beyond those urban and semi-urban areas and making inroads into rural Punjab. This visit of Prime Minister Modi is to directly connect with the public, lay the foundation stone of big schemes of the Central Government and give the message that the overall development of Punjab lies in keeping pace with the power in Delhi.
Big effort to help farmers and Sikh community
It is impossible to dream of power in Punjab without the support of farmers and Sikh community. Now the party is trying to completely bridge the resentment that BJP had to face due to farmer movements in the last few years. It is believed that through his visit, PM Modi will highlight his immense respect for the Sikh Gurus and the work done by the Center for the Sikh community (like Kartarpur Corridor, announcement of Veer Bal Diwas). This tour can also witness some new and big announcements for the farmers.
Challenge of establishing oneself after separation from Akali Dal
BJP, which played the role of younger brother in alliance with Shiromani Akali Dal for decades, is now working on a strategy to win the electoral field in Punjab on its own. This visit of PM Modi will fill new enthusiasm and energy in the party cadre (workers) of the state. The party wants to show that it has the capability to form a government with full majority in Punjab without the crutch of any regional party. For this, the party is also putting forward strong faces in the state.
Will PM Modi’s visit prove to be a ‘game changer’?
The BJP is seeing a big vacuum amid the current political instability in Punjab, anti-incumbency wave against the Aam Aadmi Party government and the weakening support base of the Akali Dal. PM Modi’s face and his vision are BJP’s biggest weapon to fill this vacuum. According to political analysts, if PM Modi is successful in presenting a concrete roadmap on the burning issues of Punjab (like drug de-addiction, employment, agricultural development and law and order) in this tour, then the entire political game can be reversed in the 2027 assembly elections.