Poonia said he would hold organisational meetings in Jalandhar with state office-bearers, district presidents and district in-charges to assess the party’s strengths, challenges and priorities.
Former Punjab finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal, known within political circles for his unique fondness for the number 786, considered sacred in Islam.
The Jat and Gurjar communities hold significant electoral influence across several constituencies, and the selections are being seen as part of BJP’s broader strategy ahead of the 2028 Assembly polls.
An articulate speaker as well as a methodical party manager, Chugh is considered one of the trusted confidants of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah within the party.
