Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Former SAD Leader Jaspreet Hobby and Supporters Join BJP
Jaspreet Singh Hobby, previously a part of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), and several other members have switched to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
This move happened before the upcoming Ludhiana West byelection.
Hobby stated that his decision was due to the development happening under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The BJP is confident about winning the election and is holding strategy meetings to prepare.
The BJP claims that India has made progress in areas like infrastructure and innovation under Modi's leadership.
Jaspreet Singh Hobby, formerly of the SAD, joined the BJP.
The move occurred ahead of the Ludhiana West byelection.
Several other SAD members also joined the BJP.
Hobby cited India's development under Modi as his reason for switching parties.
BJP held strategy meetings to prepare for the upcoming byelection.
- Who
- Jaspreet Singh Hobby, a former SAD member, and other members joined BJP.
- What
- Jaspreet Singh Hobby and other SAD members joined the BJP.
- When
- Tuesday, before the Ludhiana West byelection on June 19.
- Where
- Ludhiana, India
- Why
- Jaspreet Singh Hobby cited India's development under Modi as a reason for joining BJP.
Shiromani Akali Dal
Bharatiya Janata Party
Party Membership
Shiromani Akali Dal
SAD is losing members to the BJP.
Bharatiya Janata Party
The BJP is gaining support, as seen by the induction of SAD members.
- Bypoll Location
- Ludhiana West
- Bypoll Date
- June 19
- Key Defector
- Jaspreet Singh Hobby
- Hobby's Previous Role
- Former SAD Spokesperson
- BJP Leader Present
- Vijay Rupani
- Reason cited for joining BJP
- People-centric policies