Chandigarh: Newly appointed Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon formally assumed charge of the party’s state unit on Wednesday at the BJP headquarters in Sector 37, Chandigarh.
The ceremony was attended by several senior party leaders, including Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu, former Punjab BJP presidents Sunil Jakhar and Ashwani Sharma, along with a large number of party workers and office-bearers.
Dhillon took charge after participating in religious ceremonies and seeking blessings in accordance with Sikh traditions.
Addressing party leaders and workers after assuming office, Dhillon said the BJP would intensify efforts to take the policies and achievements of the Central Government to every household across Punjab. He also stressed the need to further strengthen the party’s organisational structure in the state.
The new state president said the BJP would continue to work for the welfare of Punjab and raise issues concerning the interests of the state and its people. He expressed confidence that the party would expand its support base and strengthen its presence across both urban and rural areas of Punjab.
The leadership transition comes as the BJP prepares to bolster its organisational network in the state ahead of future electoral contests.
