Ghar Wapsi again? Winds moving towards BJP for Sidhu, here's why

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Navjot Singh Sidhu, known for his stint in politics, initially joined the BJP and successfully won the Amritsar Lok Sabha seat in 2004.

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Last Updated : 21 February 2024, 10:19 AM IST

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The political landscape in Punjab seems to be heating up as speculation arises regarding Navjot Singh Sidhu's potential "ghar wapasi" to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the consideration of cricketer Yuvraj Singh as a candidate from the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha constituency.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Sidhu's political journey

Navjot Singh Sidhu, known for his stint in politics, initially joined the BJP and successfully won the Amritsar Lok Sabha seat in 2004. Despite his subsequent departure and criticism of the BJP, rumors suggest his possible return to the saffron party.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Speculation surrounding Sidhu

Although Sidhu has voiced concerns over the BJP-led government's handling of the farmers' protest and criticized the leadership of his current party, the Congress, there's buzz that he might make a turnaround and rejoin the BJP. Despite his close ties with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, insiders hint at his potential BJP affiliation.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP's considerations, response

Somdev Sharma, a BJP functionary, hinted at strong indications of Sidhu's return to the party fold. Discussions within the BJP suggest that Sidhu could secure a ticket for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, possibly from the Amritsar constituency, a BJP stronghold.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress's perspective

On the other hand, Congress dismissed the speculations, with Raman Bakshi, a party functionary, highlighting the risks associated with leaders frequently switching parties. Sources claim that Congress is contemplating not fielding Sidhu from Amritsar, indicating a potential shift in strategy.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Yuvraj Singh's candidacy

In Gurdaspur, the BJP appears to be considering cricketer Yuvraj Singh as a candidate, possibly replacing the current MP Sunny Deol. Singh's recent meeting with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari indicates the party's deliberations. The BJP has a history of nominating prominent personalities from the Gurdaspur constituency, exemplified by actor Vinod Khanna's two-term tenure as MP.

As the political dynamics unfold, Punjab braces itself for potential changes in candidate nominations and party affiliations, shaping the landscape for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. With Sidhu's rumored return to the BJP and Yuvraj Singh's possible candidacy, the state witnesses intriguing developments in its political sphere.