Eye on poll, BJP picks Kewal Singh Dhillon as first Jat Sikh Punjab unit chief

The BJP appointed Kewal Singh Dhillon as the new president of its Punjab unit, a move seen as an attempt to broaden the party's appeal beyond its Hindu-based image. Dhillon, a Jat Sikh leader with experience in both Congress and BJP, is expected to focus on farmers' welfare and ensure minimum support price (MSP) for crops. The BJP hopes Dhillon will help them gain power in the 2027 Assembly elections. While Sunil Jakhar, who previously held the position, has not been assigned a new role yet, sources suggest he will remain influential in the party's Punjab campaign.