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TopicSunil Jakhar

Topic: Sunil Jakhar

Ahead of Bhagwant Mann’s Akal Takht hearing, BJP flags video of Punjab CM ‘disrespecting’ Sikh gurus

BJP demands probe into video it claims shows Mann hurting Sikh sentiments, while CM's aides dismiss it as AI-generated clip.

No sign of Sunil Jakhar at yet another key party meeting. Why Punjab BJP president is upset

The senior leader has skipped two crucial state unit meetings, at a time when panchayat elections are around the corner, and amid swirling speculation about his resignation.

As Punjab BJP denies reports of Jakhar’s resignation, rumblings indicate he’s ‘upset’ with high command

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has offered to resign and the matter has been in discussion in the top circles of BJP for the past few days, it is learnt.

BJP to contest Lok Sabha polls solo in Punjab, no alliance with Sukhbir Singh Badal’s Akali Dal

BJP will go it alone in Punjab after 2 decades of alliance after failing to reach consensus on seat sharing. Party wanted 5 of 13 seats while SAD was ready to give only 3, it is learnt.

As talks of reunion gather steam, Jakhar hails Badal for stitching Akali-BJP alliance to ‘heal Punjab’

Punjab BJP chief was speaking at death anniversary of SAD patriarch. With farmers' protest at Shambhu petering out, seat sharing talks are back between Shiromani Akali Dal & BJP.

‘Akalis didn’t guide BJP wisely on impact of farm laws’, says Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar

Jakhar says only party's central leadership can take call on possible revival of alliance with SAD, adds that BJP works hard while Congress now exists merely because of its brand name.

Bandi Sanjay dilemma, tribal push, more experience — why BJP changed party chiefs in 4 states

Bandi Sanjay had become a prickly issue for BJP in poll-bound Telangana. As for Punjab, Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand, party is looking to revitalise the units.

With Sunil Jakhar’s induction, BJP ‘hopes to boost Punjab push, reclaim Hindu vote from AAP’

Former Punjab Congress chief and ex-Gurdaspur MP Sunil Jakhar has been upset with the party since last September when he was passed over for CM post in favour of Charanjit Channi.

Former Congress veteran Sunil Jakhar joins BJP, party sees ‘big role’ for him in Punjab

Jakhar quit after being removed from all Congress posts, following allegations of anti-party activities.

Congress needs change but can’t do without Gandhis, says Punjab unit ex-chief Sunil Jakhar

Speaking to ThePrint days after Congress' drubbing in 2022 Punjab elections, Sunil Jakhar talks about road ahead for party, and his one 'unfinished agenda' as he retires from active politics.

On Camera

India-Pakistan ready for lehenga diplomacy. Maryam Sharif has made the first move

Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.