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Rahul Gandhi Names Amarinder Singh His Favourite BJP Leader
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 08:18 PM
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Rahul Gandhi recently identified former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh as his favourite BJP leader, while Singh confirmed that his personal ties with the Gandhi family remain intact.
Rahul Gandhi, the senior Congress leader, has publicly stated that former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh is his favourite leader within the Bharatiya Janata Party.
In response, Amarinder Singh, who has served as Punjab’s chief minister and is now a prominent BJP figure, reiterated that his personal relationships with the Gandhi family remain strong.
The remarks come as both leaders navigate their respective parties’ strategies ahead of upcoming elections. Singh’s continued ties with the Gandhis highlight the complex inter-party relationships that persist in Indian politics.
While the statements do not signal any immediate policy shifts, they underscore the personal rapport that can exist across party lines.
No further developments have been announced regarding the impact of these comments on either party’s political calculus.
In response, Amarinder Singh, who has served as Punjab’s chief minister and is now a prominent BJP figure, reiterated that his personal relationships with the Gandhi family remain strong.
The remarks come as both leaders navigate their respective parties’ strategies ahead of upcoming elections. Singh’s continued ties with the Gandhis highlight the complex inter-party relationships that persist in Indian politics.
While the statements do not signal any immediate policy shifts, they underscore the personal rapport that can exist across party lines.
No further developments have been announced regarding the impact of these comments on either party’s political calculus.