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I Have Gained Nothing by Joining BJP, It Has Never Consulted Me on Punjab: Capt Amarinder Singh - The Tribune

Summary by Tribune India
I’m with Captain Amarinder Singh, the former Chief Minister of Punjab, twice — the first time from 2002 to 2007, the second time from 2017 to 2021 — with the Congress Party, which he joined in 1971 and remained with, barring minor breaks, until 2021, when he left and joined the BJP, of which he remains a senior leader. Captain Singh was with the Indian Army; he fought the 1965 India-Pakistan war, where he was ADC to the then General Officer Comm…

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Former Punjab Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Captain Amarinder Singh said that it has been four years since he joined the BJP, but he has gained nothing from it. The BJP doesn't understand Punjab, which is why he was never consulted. Advocating for the release of MP Amritpal, Captain Amarinder Singh said that being in jail only increases his popularity. He said of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann that he appears more like an actor than a Chief…

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Political activity in Punjab is intensifying ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. Meanwhile, former Chief Minister and BJP leader Captain Amarinder Singh has sparked a new debate by questioning the party's functioning. Following this, speculation about his return to the Congress has gained momentum. In an interview with a newspaper, the former CM candidly answered several questions. How did the entire controversy surrounding Captain Amarinder …

Captain Amarinder Singh, who left Congress and joined BJP four years ago, said that I have been understanding Punjab for about 60 years, but the party never discussed Punjab politics with me.

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Tribune India broke the news in Chandigarh, India on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
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