13 March
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
In a significant political development, Praneet Kaur, Member of Parliament from the Patiala Lok Sabha constituency and wife of former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, is poised to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday. The announcement comes after prolonged speculation surrounding her potential move to the BJP.
Praneet Kaur’s decision to join the BJP follows the footsteps of her husband, Captain Amarinder Singh, who, along with their children Raninder Singh and Jai Inder Kaur, joined the BJP in September 2022. This consolidation within the BJP further solidifies the party’s presence and influence in Punjab’s political landscape.
Having represented Patiala in the Lok Sabha since 1999, Praneet Kaur is anticipated to seek re-election from the same constituency. Her entry into the BJP adds to the party’s strength and prospects in Punjab ahead of the upcoming elections.
The move underscores a strategic realignment within Punjab’s political circles, with the BJP making significant inroads by welcoming prominent leaders from other parties. Praneet Kaur’s decision is expected to invigorate the BJP’s campaign in Patiala and contribute to its electoral aspirations in the region.