Realizing that the announcement of chief ministerial candidates by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress may give them an advantage, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during its campaign has been projecting the governance model of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a counter. has been Assembly elections in Punjab on February 20. Counting of votes will take place on March 10.
after separating from Shiromani Akali DalBJP is contesting the elections in alliance with the deposed Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singhof Punjab Lok Congress and SAD (Dhindsa).
Speaking exclusively to News18.com, Punjab BJP chief Ashwini Sharma, who is contesting from Pathankot assembly constituency, said that the track record of PM Modi is being accepted by the people of the state. “PM Modi’s seven-and-a-half year rule at the Center is our strong pitch. The people of Punjab are tired of the failed governance model provided by the previous government. They have seen PM Modi’s model of governance and they know that he has brought about positive changes across the country and now is the time for Punjab to benefit from his effective governance,” Sharma said.
Sharma denies that the controversial agricultural law And their subsequent repeal had irreparably affected the BJP’s prospects for the assembly elections. “On the contrary, the people have been touched by his emotional appeal which states that ‘Laws are taken in farmer’s hit and taken back in country’s hit’ (Laws were brought in the interest of farmers and withdrawn in the interest of the country). are going)’. People realize that farmers have more interest in their minds.”
Hitting out at the Congress government in the state, Sharma said issues like drugs, corruption and farmer suicides were facing Punjab and the party was focusing more on its internal conflicts. “Common people feel that these issues have not been resolved. They need an alternative. The track record of the Congress has been poor.”
Sharma dismissed opinion polls indicating AAP’s advantage. “AAP is one such party which has tried to damage the secular fabric of the state. Last time we saw its leader taking the support of those who shed the blood of the state. People have realized that Hindu-Sikh unity with them will be in danger,” alleged the BJP Punjab chief.
Asked whether the BJP alliance would also announce a chief ministerial face, Sharma denied it. “In states where we are not in power, we do not declare CM face. We are working in alliance with other NDA allies and will take necessary action only after the elections are over in consultation with our alliance partners.”
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