Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a massive gathering at the BJP’s ‘Badlav Rally’ in Moga today (Saturday), where he targeted the ruling government Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab and also outlined BJP’s agenda for the state while signaled the party’s strategy ahead of the 2027 Punjab Legislative Assembly election.
Here are the 10 key takeaways from Shah’s speech:
1. No alliance with Akali Dal
Amit Shah hinted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest the next Punjab Assembly elections on its own, effectively ruling out an alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal as it was being speculated earlier.
2. Punjab being controlled from Delhi
Shah alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government led by Bhagwant Mann is being run by “subedars from Delhi”, implying that the real control and the decision-making power lies with Arvind Kejriwal.
3. Punjab reduced to ‘ATM’
Amit Shah accused the AAP led state government of functioning merely as an “ATM” for Kejriwal and not focusing on the issues of Punjab’s public.
4. Flags Punjab's rising drug crisis
While discussing Punjab's long ongoing battle against drugs, Shah said that if the BJP forms the government in Punjab, the drug menace will be eradicated within two years from the state.
5. Religious conversions a serious concern
He said religious conversions have become a serious concern in Punjab and also made a major announcement stating that the first bill brought by a BJP, if voted to power in the state would be aimed at curbing these conversions.
6. Allegations of scams
Shah also targeted the AAP government, alleging several scams under its tenure.
7. Trade agreement criticism
He accused both the AAP and the Indian National Congress of misleading the public regarding recent trade agreements.
8. Promises higher MSP to farmers
Shah also asserts that farmers will receive a higher Minimum Support Price under BJP-led governments compared to previous regimes.
9. Reference to Sikh history
Recalling the sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Shah said the Guru’s martyrdom protected religious freedom in the country.
10. Kartarpur Corridor remark
Shah said that while Kartarpur went to Pakistan during Partition, the BJP government later facilitated the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor for devotees.
Shah has urged to the people of Punjab to give BJP a chance to form the government in the state, saying the party would bring change and address long-standing issues such as drugs, governance and farmer welfare.
