# BJP sends Poonia to quell Punjab unit dissent

2026-08-10T14:33:43+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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BJP national president Nitin Nabin met Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon and state organisation secretary Manthri Srinivasulu in Delhi on Saturday, tasking party observer Satish Poonia with assessing grievances and submitting a report. The move follows dissent over the replacement of six district presidents within 12 days of their appointment and the surprise choice of former Congress leader Anuj Khosla as youth wing chief. The public nature of the rebellion, including senior leader Tikshan Sud’s criticism, has alarmed the central leadership. The meeting also came amid speculation of a BJP-SAD tie-up after Sukhbir Singh Badal met Narendra Modi on Friday.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/factionalism-worries-bjp-observer-poonia-tasked-with-quelling-dissent-in-punjab-unit-101786303878721.html>
- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bjps-organisational-reset-in-punjab-faces-another-challenge-alliance-buzz-11891451>

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