Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Haryana CM Saini Targets AAP, Pitches BJP Rule in Punjab
Nayab Singh Saini, the chief minister of Haryana, spoke at a BJP meeting in Punjab.
He said the BJP wants to form the next government in Punjab.
Saini criticized the Aam Aadmi Party government and accused it of corruption and poor management.
These were political claims, and no response from the Punjab government was included.
He said Haryana's government programs could be used in Punjab.
He mentioned help for women, farmers, patients and people needing homes.
He also spoke about Punjab's religious history and cultural identity.
The BJP is trying to win more support in Punjab before the 2027 election.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the BJP would seek to form the next government in Punjab.
Speaking at a BJP gathering in Baba Bakala, Saini accused the AAP government of corruption and poor governance.
Saini promoted Haryana's welfare and governance programs, including merit-based recruitment, farmer payments and welfare transfers.
He said Punjab must protect its faith and culture while addressing concerns involving farmers, youth and women.
The BJP is preparing to expand its Punjab base before the 2027 assembly election against the AAP, Congress and regional parties.
- Who
- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and other Bharatiya Janata Party leaders.
- What
- Saini criticized the Aam Aadmi Party government and said the BJP would seek to form the government in Punjab.
- When
- Friday, August 28, 2026, ahead of Punjab's 2027 assembly election.
- Where
- A BJP Mahasammelan at Baba Bakala Sahib during the Rakhar Punnya gathering in Punjab.
- Why
- The BJP is seeking to expand its political base by attacking the Punjab government's record and presenting Haryana's governance model.
BJP's Claims
Punjab Government Position
Corruption and governance
BJP's Claims
Saini said corruption was entrenched under the AAP government, alleged that rates had been fixed for government work and argued that people wanted a change.
Punjab Government Position
The Punjab government was not quoted responding to these allegations in the material provided.
Welfare and development model
BJP's Claims
Saini said Punjab could benefit from Haryana's welfare programs and described the BJP as focused on development, transparency and public welfare.
Punjab Government Position
No response from the AAP government to Saini's comparison between Punjab and Haryana was included.
Recruitment and jobs
BJP's Claims
Saini alleged that excise inspector jobs in Punjab went to favored candidates and contrasted this with what he described as merit-based recruitment in Haryana.
Punjab Government Position
The Punjab government's response to the recruitment allegation was not provided.
- Event
- BJP Mahasammelan held during the Rakhar Punnya gathering
- Location
- Baba Bakala Sahib, Punjab
- Election horizon
- Punjab assembly election in 2027
- BJP's claim on Haryana jobs
- More than two lakh government jobs were given on merit and without political influence, according to Saini
- Women’s welfare claim
- More than Rs 2,000 crore had reportedly been transferred to women under the Lado Lakshmi Yojana
- Farmer payment claim
- Haryana pays farmers within 48 hours for produce procured at minimum support prices, according to Saini
- Punjab government response
- No response from the Punjab government to Saini's allegations was included