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BJP’s pro-Sikh outreach opens door for AAP’s Hindu vote push
The BJP has appointed Kewal Singh Dhillon, a Jat Sikh, as its Punjab president as part of a broader effort to project a pro-Sikh image ahead of the 2027 Assembly election, The…
The Story in Brief
The BJP has appointed Kewal Singh Dhillon, a Jat Sikh, as its Punjab president as part of a broader effort to project a pro-Sikh image ahead of the 2027 Assembly election, The Hindu reports. Steps include highlighting the Kartarpur Corridor, GST waiver for langar, and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini’s frequent visits.
This has given the AAP an opportunity to woo Hindu voters, who make up 38% of the electorate. The AAP has unveiled initiatives such as building a Mata Janaki temple, devotional events, and expanded pilgrimage schemes under the Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Yojna. The Congress, traditional Hindu vote base, is weakened by infighting.
The Indian Opinion
The idea that the BJP is abandoning its Hindu base for Sikh votes is overblown, it is a strategic expansion, not a swap. The AAP’s sudden religious outreach looks transparently tactical, but voters may prioritise governance over symbolism. The real test for both parties will come in by-elections and local polls: will Hindu voters actually shift to AAP, or will the BJP retain them despite its Sikh pivot?
Source: thehindu.com
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