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Diljit Dosanjh Denies Appeal to Be ‘New Face’ of Punjab Politics; Says He's Happier Entertaining: ‘Kadey v Nhi’

The retired-officer group cited Punjab’s debt, hollowed institutions and migration crisis, while Dosanjh said his work is entertainment.

  • On Saturday, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh rejected a public appeal from the Chandigarh-based Jago Punjab Manch to lead the state, stating "Kadey v Nhi" on X.
  • The Jago Punjab Manch had issued a full-page appeal citing four crises consuming the state, urging Dosanjh to address a Punjab "brought to its knees by successive dispensations."
  • Dosanjh previously faced controversy regarding the Khalistan cause, telling critics his actions are "Only for Punjab" and noting he receives abuse from both sides.
  • Following his role in Border 2, the performer is preparing for Main Vapas Aaunga, a 2nd collaboration with director Imtiaz Ali, set to debut June 12, 2026.
  • While appeals to film stars are not uncommon in India, this signed request from retired officers has no precedent in Punjab, a state facing polls in early 2027.
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Hindustan Times broke the news in New Delhi, India on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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