Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Punjab BJP Issues Notices After Sangrur Press Conference Breach
The BJP in Punjab has asked three party leaders to explain their actions.
The leaders spoke at a press conference in Sangrur on August 25, 2026.
The party says their comments about internal matters went against its rules.
It also says the comments could hurt the party’s reputation.
The leaders must send written explanations within seven days of receiving the notices.
They must describe their roles, what they said, and why the press conference was held.
If they do not respond, the party may take disciplinary action.
The dispute comes as some BJP workers are unhappy about a recent organisational reshuffle.
The Punjab BJP Disciplinary Committee issued show-cause notices to three senior leaders.
The notices concern remarks made during a Sangrur press conference on August 25, 2026.
The party said the remarks about internal and organisational matters breached party discipline.
The leaders have seven days from receiving the notices to submit written explanations.
The action follows discontent over an organisational reshuffle and a visit by B.L. Santosh.
- Who
- The Punjab BJP Disciplinary Committee issued notices to Randeep Singh Deol, Maninder Singh Kapial and Jatinder Kalra.
- What
- The three leaders were asked to explain alleged breaches of party discipline and public remarks about internal affairs.
- When
- The press conference took place on August 25, 2026; the notices were issued on August 27, 2026.
- Where
- The press conference was held in Sangrur, Punjab.
- Why
- The party said the remarks were contrary to its established line and may have harmed its reputation and organisational image.
Punjab BJP leadership
Leaders and dissatisfied party workers
Public comments and party discipline
Punjab BJP leadership
The BJP says the Sangrur press conference included statements about internal and organisational matters that breached the established party line and damaged the party’s reputation.
Leaders and dissatisfied party workers
The three leaders have been asked to explain their individual roles, statements and the purpose of the press conference; their response is not stated in the report.
Organisational reshuffle
Punjab BJP leadership
The party is reviewing organisational functioning and seeking stronger coordination and grassroots preparedness during B.L. Santosh’s Punjab visit.
Leaders and dissatisfied party workers
Some party leaders and workers expressed discontent, alleging that veteran cadre were being sidelined in the recent reshuffle.
- Issuing body
- BJP Punjab Disciplinary Committee
- Committee chairman
- Som Parkash, former Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry
- Leaders served notices
- Randeep Singh Deol, Maninder Singh Kapial and Jatinder Kalra
- Press conference
- Held in Sangrur on August 25, 2026
- Response deadline
- Seven days from receipt of the notice
- Potential consequence
- Disciplinary action under the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Constitution and Rules
- Broader context
- Discontent over a recent organisational reshuffle and allegations that veteran cadre were being sidelined