Chandigarh, October 13:(Harbans Singh)
Jagdeep Singh Cheema, a fourth-generation leader from the Akali political family and son of late Randhir Singh Cheema (who served three times as Punjab Cabinet Minister), formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today under the leadership of Punjab BJP Working President Ashwani Sharma.
At a special event in Chandigarh, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini, Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu, and Ashwani Sharma welcomed Cheema into the BJP family by adorning him with the party scarf.
Along with Jagdeep Singh Cheema, several sarpanches, panches, the president of the Bar Association, and other social figures from the region also joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Among the prominent figures who joined were: former Director of Markfed Punjab Gurmeet Singh Cheema, President of the District Bar Association Fatehgarh Sahib Advocate Gagandeep Singh Virk, former Chairman of the Bassi Pathana Market Committee Barinder Singh Sodhi, Halqa Observer Jatinder Singh Babbu Bhaini, Director of Milk Plant Mohali Maninder Pal Singh Bajwa, former Vice Chairman of the Amloh Market Committee Ravinder Singh Randhawa, Circle President Fatehgarh Sahib Narinder Singh Rasidpura, Chairman of the Marketing Society Amloh Darshan Singh Babbi, President of the Sarpanch Union Amloh Biyant Singh Baina, Sarpanch Raipur Davinder Singh, Jaswant Singh Saunti, PAC Punjab Member Jatinder Pal Singh Kahlon, District General Secretary (Urban) Zaildar Sukhwinder Singh, former Vice Chairman of the Bassi Pathana Market Committee Swarn Singh Gopalon, former President of the Nagar Council Khamaon Balmajit Singh Princey, Circle President Bassi Pathana Jasvir Singh Walia, Taranjit Singh Tarni, former Chairman PADB Khamaon Baljinder Singh Bour, Ranjit Singh Nion, Jagdish Singh Lulon, Satnam Singh Satta Chehlan, District Vice President Amit Jhanji, Municipal Councillor Sirhind Ravinder Singh Ruby, Bhagwan Singh Kheri Bhai Ki, Circle President Badali Alan Singh Gurpreet Singh Rampur, Circle President (Youth) Badali Alan Singh Sourav Sharma, Advocate Kamaldeep Singh Bajwa, Mandeep Singh Nadiyali, Lambardar Sukhwinder Singh Gopalo, President Milk Society Gopalo Ravinder Singh Rana (former Sarpanch Naugawan), Sarpanch Kanwaljit Singh Kareempura, Karamjit Singh Kaleran, Swarn Singh Naugawan, Kulwinder Singh Naugawan, Dharampal Sahota Sirhind, Gurjeet Singh Sethi (Sarpanch Naugawan), Harinder Singh Kuki, Gurcharan Singh (Sarpanch Sajadpur), Amrik Singh (former Sarpanch Pamour), Bavish Shahi, Harchand Singh Ganduan (former Block Samiti Member), Kuldeep Singh Bhateri, Gurinder Pal Singh Laddi Bhamiya, Jagtar Singh Damhedi (Director Cooperative Bank Bassi Pathana), Bhawar Sandhu, Gurjeet Singh Sanipur, Gurpreet Singh Malko Majra, Suresh (President Brahmin Sabha Sirhind), Ranjodh Singh, Amarjeet Singh Badali Mai Ki, Jagdeep Singh Bhooakheri (Circle President Youth Bhagrana), Avtar Singh Mullampur, Gurvinder Singh Jhamppur, Manjeet Singh Salana and others.
Saini: Cheema’s Entry a Positive Signal for the Region
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini warmly welcomed Cheema, saying his joining the BJP was not only a boost for the party but also a positive development for the entire region. He said, “The BJP is a national force that believes in service, not mere politics. Leaders like Jagdeep Singh Cheema, known for integrity and public spirit, bring pride to the party.”
Saini added that cooperation between Punjab and Haryana is essential for regional progress, and the BJP is strengthening this bond in both states.
“Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, new opportunities are opening up in agriculture, industry, and youth empowerment. It is time for Punjab to join the developmental journey led by Modi Ji,” he said.
Ashwani Sharma Slams Mann Government
BJP Working President Ashwani Sharma said Cheema’s induction marks new energy for the party in Punjab. Attacking the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government, Sharma said, “This government has made only promises, not delivered any. The ₹1000 monthly allowance for women turned out to be false, jobs for youth remain a dream, and farmers continue to suffer under debt.” He added, “BJP is the only party that genuinely speaks for all sections—farmers, entrepreneurs, youth, and women alike.”
Bittu: BJP Emerging as a Progressive Alternative in Punjab
Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu said the BJP is now emerging as a clean and progressive alternative in Punjab. He added, “The inclusion of leaders like Jagdeep Singh Cheema shows that people are tired of false promises and are placing their trust in Modi Ji’s development model.” Bittu emphasized that Punjab’s future lies in cooperation, not confrontation. “Development can only accelerate through joint efforts of the Centre and the states,” he said.
Cheema: Akali Dal Has Lost Its Path
After joining the BJP, Jagdeep Singh Cheema stated that he had worked in the Shiromani Akali Dal for many years, but the party had now deviated from its core principles. “I believe that today, only the BJP has the strength and vision to lead Punjab toward development, harmony, and stability,” he declared.
