 "Punjab BJP Chief Sunil Jakhar’s resignation sparks turmoil ahead of crucial panchayat elections, highlighting internal challenges and declining political presence.")
Sunil Jakhar, the chief of the Punjab BJP, is reportedly stepping down just before the crucial panchayat elections set for October 15, 2024. His assistant has denied the rumors, stating that Jakhar has been busy and less active lately. Since the Lok Sabha elections in June, his political presence has significantly diminished, with his last public appearance in early September. Despite the BJP doubling its vote share to 18.56% in the recent elections, Jakhar expressed concerns about losing key seats and his struggles to work effectively as the state leader. Jakhar joined the BJP from Congress in 2022 and took on the chief role in July 2023.
Sunil Jakhar, the chief of the Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), appears to have resigned ahead of the important panchayat elections set for October 15. This news was reported by The Indian Express, although there has been no official confirmation yet. Jakhar’s assistant, Sanjeev Trika, dismissed the rumors, indicating that Jakhar has been less active recently.
Since the Lok Sabha elections in June, Jakhar’s political presence in Punjab has noticeably decreased. His last public appearance was on September 3 during a BJP state meeting in Chandigarh. Under his leadership, the BJP significantly increased its vote share in Punjab, rising to 18.56 percent, but the party did not win any of the 13 Lok Sabha seats. Jakhar had commented that while the BJP performed better, it wasn’t enough to secure victory.
Jakhar’s concerns about the party losing traditional strongholds like Gurdaspur and Amritsar reflect the ongoing challenges BJP faces in Punjab. A former Congress member, Jakhar joined the BJP in 2022 and took over as state chief in July 2023. There were previous indications that the party was considering a leadership change, suggesting that, despite the improved vote share, he struggled to maintain unity among senior leaders.
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What happened with Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar?
Sunil Jakhar has resigned from his position as the chief of the Punjab BJP.
Why did Sunil Jakhar resign?
He mentioned that he was reluctant to continue in the role.
How long did Sunil Jakhar serve as the Punjab BJP chief?
He served as the Punjab BJP chief for a short time before deciding to resign.
What did Sunil Jakhar say about his decision?
He expressed that he felt hesitant about continuing in his position.
What is the reaction to his resignation?
The reaction is mixed, with some supporting his decision and others expressing disappointment.
