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BJP Punjab chief Dhillon vows to keep black turban until Jhota murder case gets justice
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 03:01 PM
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BJP Punjab president Kavel Singh Dhillon said he will continue wearing a black turban until the Jhota murder case is resolved, accusing the state government of insensitivity.
Punjab BJP chief Kavel Singh Dhillon publicly declared that he will keep his black turban on until the Jhota murder case receives a verdict, signalling a sustained protest against what he described as the state government's indifference.
He explained that the black turban is a symbolic gesture to keep the demand for justice alive and to pressure authorities to act decisively in the case that has sparked public outcry.
Dhillon criticised the incumbent administration for failing to address the family's grievances and warned that the party will intensify its efforts to bring the issue to the forefront of political discourse.
The statement comes ahead of upcoming local elections, raising questions about how the protest may influence voter sentiment in Punjab.
No official response from the state government has been recorded as of now.
He explained that the black turban is a symbolic gesture to keep the demand for justice alive and to pressure authorities to act decisively in the case that has sparked public outcry.
Dhillon criticised the incumbent administration for failing to address the family's grievances and warned that the party will intensify its efforts to bring the issue to the forefront of political discourse.
The statement comes ahead of upcoming local elections, raising questions about how the protest may influence voter sentiment in Punjab.
No official response from the state government has been recorded as of now.