The National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nitin Nabin. File
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BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Sunday (June 21, 2026) said that Punjab is ready for change as its people are looking up to the BJP with “high hope and expectations”. The State Assembly goes to polls in 2027.
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“Punjab not only protects India’s borders but also safeguards the soul of India. Bringing Punjab out of the present crisis and making it secure, prosperous, and strong is the core agenda of the BJP. The BJP is set to script history in Punjab,” he said at events in Jalandhar and Ludhiana.
“Punjab is the land of the Gurus’ teachings, the penance of saints, and the blood of martyrs. It represents a living tradition of service, dedication and sacrifice,” he said.
“Every grain of Punjab’s soil reminds us that a nation is not sustained merely by power; it is shaped by the values imparted by saints, and the soul of India resides in them. The rulers may change, but the soul of India has never changed. Whenever society has gone astray, saints have shown the right path. Whenever darkness increased, saints lit the lamp of hope, and whenever divisions arose in society, saints worked to unite people,” he added.
Mr. Nabin, who is on a three-day visit to Punjab, said the State was grappling with the menace of drugs and there was a need for a unified crusade against drug abuse.
“Drug addiction has become a curse for the people of Punjab. We must reject it outright. It is destroying lives and devastating countless households. On this International Yoga Day, let us collectively pledge to eradicate this scourge from Punjab and the entire nation. We will not tolerate anything that weakens our roots or allows this poison to enter our society through our youth,” he said.
“India is now marching forward with a singular national objective. The mantra of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas’ remains the driving force guiding the country towards becoming a developed nation by 2047,” he added.
Published – June 21, 2026 09:34 pm IST
