Ex-Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal's Cousin, Major Bhupinder Singh Dhillon Joins BJP

Parkash Badal’s cousin and longtime political adviser, Bhupinder Dhillon joins BJP

Saini welcomed all the leaders, including Bhupinder Dhillon and his son Amarveer Singh, to the BJP and said they would be given full respect and honour in the party.

Ex-CM Badal’s cousin Bhupinder joins BJP

Dhillon served as Badal’s political secretary for 25 years. When Badal represented the Lambi assembly segment, Dhillon held greater influence in that area.

Ex-Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal's cousin, Major Bhupinder Singh Dhillon joins BJP

Major Bhupinder Singh Dhillon, a cousin of political figure Parkash Singh Badal, has taken a leap by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. Welcoming the retired army officer, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini shared a light-hearted comment about the well-known Badal surname. This decision is seen as a pivotal effort to enhance BJP's foothold in Punjab and to revitalize the state's economic prospects.

Parkash Singh Badal’s cousin joins BJP ahead of 2027 Punjab polls

In a strategic political maneuver, the BJP has welcomed Major Bhupinder Singh Badal, cousin of former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, into its ranks. Accompanied by his son, Amarveer Singh Badal, and other prominent figures, this induction aims to leverage the legacy of the Shiromani Akali Dal in Punjab. Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini highlighted these developments as a sign of the BJP's increasing influence in the region.

Parkash Badal's cousin joins BJP, jolt to Akali Dal amid alliance talks ahead of polls

Major Bhupinder Singh Dhillon, Parkash Singh Badal’s cousin, joined the BJP in Chandigarh with his son Amarvir Singh Bawa. The move comes as the BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal signal possible talks on a renewed alliance before the 2027 Punjab Assembly polls.