Amarinder a patriot, open to alliance with those who put national interest first: BJP

BJP normal secretary and celebration in-charge of Punjab affairs Dushyant Gautam mentioned Singh, who has introduced that he’ll give up the Congress and launch a celebration, is transferring away from the dynasty and in the direction of nationalism.

Gautam’s feedback got here a day after Amarinder Singh mentioned he’ll quickly launch his political celebration and is hopeful of a seat association with the BJP if the farmers’ concern is resolved of their curiosity.

On his situation of resolving farmers’ concern, the BJP chief mentioned Singh didn’t discuss ending the farmers’ agitation.

“He talked about farmers’ points. We’re dedicated to it and are working for the welfare of farmers. When the time comes, each will sit collectively and talk about farmers’ points,” Gautam informed PTI.

So far as the agitation is anxious, it’s politically motivated, he alleged.

“Our fundamental agenda is nationalism and maintaining the nation first. All these events who wish to kind alliances with us on this agenda are welcome,” he mentioned.

Amarinder Singh was as soon as a soldier and his stand on the problems of nationwide safety must be praised, the BJP chief mentioned.

“….He (Amarinder Singh) was a soldier. He is aware of concerning the threats to the nation and how one can safe it’s.

“He’s patriotic. And at any time when it was a matter of nationwide safety and safety on the borders, now we have appreciated his stand,” Gautam mentioned, including that nationalists should not “untouchables” to the BJP.

Amarinder Singh is not going to hug the Pakistan military chief to be a “hero” within the Pakistani media, the BJP chief mentioned in a swipe at Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, who was seen instrumental in Amarinder’s ouster as Punjab chief minister and fallout with the Congress.

Gautam, nonetheless, indicated that nothing has been finalised but as “Amarinder Singh nonetheless must kind his celebration and put ahead his views”.

Singh resigned because the chief minister of Punjab final month after a bitter feud with Sidhu and infighting within the state unit. The celebration changed him with Charanjit Singh Channi.

After resigning, Singh had met Union Residence Minister Amit Shah and Nationwide Safety Adviser Ajit Doval. 

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