Captain Amarinder Singh Meets Amit Shah Amid Speculations of Political Moves
Former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh recently met with Union Ministers Amit Shah and JP Nadda in New Delhi, raising eyebrows amid rumors of his potential return to Congress. Singh expressed his concerns regarding the appointment of Kewal Singh Dhillon as the Punjab BJP president without prior consultation. During the meeting, they discussed various issues affecting Punjab, including electoral strategies for the upcoming 2027 Assembly elections. Singh emphasized that it was too early to discuss alliances but shared valuable insights from his experience in the state. This meeting marks a significant moment in Punjab's political landscape as Singh navigates his position within the BJP.
Jun 6, 2026, 19:20 IST
Meeting with Central Ministers
Following objections raised by former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh regarding the appointment of Kewal Singh Dhillon as the Punjab BJP president without prior consultation, he met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Health Minister JP Nadda in New Delhi on Saturday. This meeting took place amid speculation sparked by former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's hints that Captain Amarinder might be in contact with Congress and could return to his former party. However, Captain Amarinder dismissed these suggestions.
He mentioned that the meeting had been pending for quite some time, stating, 'I had requested a meeting with Amit Shah, and he promptly granted me an appointment. We discussed several issues related to Punjab.'
Discussion on Election Strategies
When asked whether the discussions included electoral strategies and potential alliances ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, the former Chief Minister remarked that it was premature to talk about alliances. He clarified, 'We discussed electoral strategies and what the BJP can do in Punjab. We did not talk about any alliances as it is too early for that. I shared my experiences from the state, and there was a meaningful exchange of ideas.'
He added that he had not visited Delhi for some time and had not met with the central leadership during that period. 'I had a good discussion with the party leadership, including Shah and Nadda. We talked about how the BJP should expand its base in Punjab,' he stated. Previously, Captain Amarinder had expressed concerns that he was not consulted before Dhillon's appointment as the head of the state unit by the BJP high command.