Archive · 16 Jan 2026
BJP Gains Prominent Leaders in Punjab
Jagmeet Singh Brar, a 67-year-old former MP from Punjab, joined the BJP on January 16, 2024, in Chandigarh.
He had a long political career, previously associated with the Congress, Lok Hit Abhiyaan, Trinamool Congress, and Shiromani Akali Dal.
Brar was welcomed by BJP leaders, including Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar.
Saini criticized the current AAP government, stating that people are fed up and looking towards the BJP for leadership.
Brar's brother Ripjit Singh Brar, Onkar Singh Sidhu, and Charanjit Singh Brar also joined the BJP.
The AAP government has been accused of targeting the media and suppressing press freedom, with incidents such as raids on the Punjab Kesari Group and delays in newspaper deliveries.
The BJP and media outlets allege that these actions are part of a targeted witch hunt, while the AAP government claims the actions were in response to violations recorded in official records.
Jagmeet Singh Brar, a 67-year-old former MP from Punjab, joined the BJP on January 16, 2024, in Chandigarh.
Brar had a long political career, previously associated with the Congress, Lok Hit Abhiyaan, Trinamool Congress, and Shiromani Akali Dal.
He was welcomed by BJP leaders, including Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar.
Saini criticized the current AAP government, stating that people are fed up and looking towards the BJP for leadership.
Brar's brother Ripjit Singh Brar, Onkar Singh Sidhu, and Charanjit Singh Brar also joined the BJP.
- Who
- Jagmeet Singh Brar, a former MP from Punjab, and several other political figures including Onkar Singh, Ripjit Singh Brar, and Charanjit Singh Brar
- What
- Joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- When
- January 16, 2024
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- Brar had a long political career with various parties and joined the BJP in the presence of several leaders, including Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who criticized the current AAP government.
AAP Government
BJP and Media
Media Freedom
AAP Government
The AAP government has denied targeting the media, claiming that actions taken were in response to violations recorded in official records.
BJP and Media
The BJP and media outlets like Punjab Kesari Group allege that the AAP government is engaging in a targeted witch hunt and suppressing press freedom.
Law and Order
AAP Government
The AAP government has not publicly addressed the allegations of law and order collapse.
BJP and Media
The BJP claims that law and order in Punjab has completely collapsed under the AAP government, creating a sense of insecurity among the people.
- Name
- Jagmeet Singh Brar
- Age
- 67
- Previous Party
- Congress (1980-2015), Shiromani Akali Dal (2019-2022)
- Current Party
- BJP
- Joining Date
- January 16, 2024
- Location
- Chandigarh
- Other Joinees
- Ripjit Singh Brar, Onkar Singh Sidhu, Charanjit Singh Brar
- BJP Leaders Present
- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar, Union minister Ravneet Bittu, senior party leader Ashwani Sharma
Sources
Punjab: Former MP Jagmeet Singh Brar joins BJP
Former MP Jagmeet Brar, Punjab CM Mann’s ex-OSD, SAD rebel leader Charanjit Singh Brar join BJP ahead of 2027 Assembly polls
Punjab Kesari, AAP's "witch hunt" and history of anti-media actions
BJP Gets Boost In Punjab As 4 Prominent Leaders Join Party
