Amarinder Singh Joins BJP, Merges PLC-BJP In Punjab
Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of senior leaders of the saffron party. On September 19, the veteran former Congress leader also merged his newly formed Punjab Lok Congress (PLC), which was floated last year after quitting Congress, and joined it with the BJP. The recent merger is said to be a major setback for opposition, Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab.
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Courtesy: Zee News India
Ex-Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh Likely To Join BJP
Punjab Lok Congress (PLC) chief and former CM Amarinder Singh is likely to join BJP, in presence of senior leaders, on September 19. In the previous assembly polls, PLC in alliance with BJP, lost the election to AAP, and Bhagwant Mann became the CM. Notably, Singh after returning from London following a surgery for his spinal cord, met with PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
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Courtesy: Press Trust Of India