Kewal Singh Dhillon appointed new Punjab BJP president

The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed former Barnala MLA Kewal Singh Dhillon as the new president of its Punjab unit, according to a letter issued by BJP national general secretary Arun Singh.

The appointment was approved with the consent of the party’s national leadership and takes effect immediately, the letter said.

Dhillon, who was previously associated with former Punjab chief minister Capt. Amarinder Singh, has remained active in Punjab politics for several years. The leadership change comes as the BJP continues efforts to strengthen its organizational presence in Punjab ahead of future electoral contests.

Political observers have linked the move to the party’s strategy of projecting a Sikh leadership face in Punjab, although the BJP has not officially stated the reason for the appointment.

Former chief minister Capt. Amarinder Singh has publicly distanced himself from the decision, saying he had no role in the appointment and that it was made by the party high command.