Former Barnala MLA Kewal Singh Dhillon named new Punjab BJP Chief

May 28, 2026

Amritsar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made a major organizational change in Punjab, appointing senior leader Kewal Singh Dhillon as the new state president of the Punjab BJP. This decision is considered crucial ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.

Kewal Singh Dhillon is a well-known figure in Punjab politics. He previously served in the Congress Party and served as an MLA from Barnala. After leaving the Congress, he joined the BJP in June 2022. After joining the BJP, he was given important responsibilities within the party organization, and he became one of the prominent leaders of the Punjab BJP.

Dhillon’s appointment comes at a time when the term of current state president Sunil Jakhar is nearing its end. There has been speculation for some time that the BJP wants to strengthen its hold in the state by appointing a Sikh leader as state president. It is believed that the party has expressed confidence in Kewal Singh Dhillon as part of this strategy.

According to political experts, the BJP is constantly working to create new social and political equations to strengthen its position in Punjab. The party is particularly striving to increase its influence in the Malwa region, which accounts for a significant number of the state’s assembly seats.

Over the past few years, the BJP has inducted several leaders from the Congress and other parties. The party leadership believes that giving experienced leaders key organizational responsibilities will strengthen the BJP’s grassroots presence in Punjab.

The appointment of Kewal Singh Dhillon is being considered a major step in the BJP’s Punjab mission. All eyes will be on how well the party strengthens its political position in the state under his leadership.