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BJP Welcomes Parkash Badal’s Cousin and Son Ahead of 2027 Punjab Elections
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 12:01 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has inducted the cousin and son of former Punjab chief minister Parkash Badal as new members in a bid to strengthen its foothold in the state ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced the induction of the cousin and son of former Punjab chief minister Parkash Badal into the party. The move is aimed at broadening BJP’s reach in Punjab as the 2027 state elections approach.
Parkash Badal, a veteran political figure in Punjab, has long been associated with the Shiromani Akali Dal. His family’s entry into the BJP marks a notable shift in the political landscape of the state.
Party officials said the induction was part of a broader strategy to attract voters and strengthen alliances ahead of the upcoming elections. The new members are expected to play a role in campaign activities across Punjab.
Observers note that the addition of Badal’s relatives could help BJP tap into established political networks and voter bases that have traditionally supported the Badal family.
The BJP’s decision comes as the party seeks to increase its influence in a state that has been a stronghold of regional parties.
Parkash Badal, a veteran political figure in Punjab, has long been associated with the Shiromani Akali Dal. His family’s entry into the BJP marks a notable shift in the political landscape of the state.
Party officials said the induction was part of a broader strategy to attract voters and strengthen alliances ahead of the upcoming elections. The new members are expected to play a role in campaign activities across Punjab.
Observers note that the addition of Badal’s relatives could help BJP tap into established political networks and voter bases that have traditionally supported the Badal family.
The BJP’s decision comes as the party seeks to increase its influence in a state that has been a stronghold of regional parties.