Amritsar, June 11
Jiwan Gupta, state general secretary of the BJP and president Majha Zone-1, claimed that former cabinet minister Anil Joshi’s question on party leadership was a political stunt and he advised him to highlight the corruption and embezzlement issues of the Congress government instead of criticising the party leadership. Gupta was in the city to review the party activities and the meetings with zonal presidents of the party.
“The Central leadership of the BJP was in coordination with the state unit and its leaders during talks with farmer leaders. The senior leadership discussed the issues of farmers with every leader in the state and Anil Joshi was part of the meeting,” said Gupta.
Gupta said Anil Joshi should talk to the state leadership. “Senior leaders from Delhi often visit Chandigarh for feedback. Joshi should meet and tell them his grievances instead of media talks, he added. However, Gupta avoided responding to the question of disciplinary action against Joshi or speculation that Joshi would join SAD, he said, “The core committee of Punjab BJP has decided that senior party leaders from Delhi would talk to Joshi to address his concerns.” Talking about the party’s announcement about Dalit CM in Punjab, Gupta said a large number of Dalit activists were joining BJP daily.
“Our party advocates that every group of society should get the opportunity to lead the state. Dalits are also eligible for CM candidate. We have witnessed overwhelming response from the people, especially Dalits”, Gupta said. During his meeting with zonal presidents of the party, Gupta asked them to strengthen the party setup on ground level and remove the shortcomings. — TNS
‘In talks with farmer leaders’
Jiwan Gupta, state general secretary of the BJP said the Central leadership of the BJP was in coordination with the state unit and its leaders during talks with farmer leaders. The senior leadership discussed the issues of farmers with every leader in the state and Anil Joshi was part of the meeting. However, Gupta avoided responding to the question of disciplinary action against Joshi.
Punjab BJP leaders spar over farm laws
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