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BJP's Massive Outreach Programme in Flood-Affected Punjab: A Strategic Move to Expand Its Base

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As part of a massive outreach programme, 25 Union ministers of state (MoS) have been deputed to visit flood-affected districts of Punjab between September 11 and 20, with the aim of expanding the party's base in the rural heartland. The initiative, directed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is seen as a gesture of solidarity with the flood victims. During his recent visit to the state, the PM announced a financial assistance of Rs.1,600 crores to Punjab. The BJP-led state governments in Haryana, Delhi, Gujarat, Goa, and Uttar Pradesh have also extended financial or relief aid to Punjab. The visits are being coordinated by BJP office-bearers and party leaders who are seen as probables for the next Punjab assembly elections.

Key Takeaways:

  • The BJP has deputed 25 Union ministers of state (MoS) to visit flood-affected districts of Punjab between September 11 and 20.
  • The initiative is aimed at expanding the party's base in the rural heartland of Punjab, which bore the brunt of the recent floods.
  • The programme has been directed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who witnessed the scale of devastation during his recent visit to the state.
  • The BJP-led state governments in Haryana, Delhi, Gujarat, Goa, and Uttar Pradesh have extended financial or relief aid to Punjab as a gesture of solidarity with the flood victims.
  • Union MoS Ravneet Bittu, who visited Fazilka on Sunday, said that PM Modi has directed all of them to be on the ground and speed up the rehabilitation work.
  • The visits are being coordinated by BJP office-bearers and party leaders who are seen as probables for the next Punjab assembly elections.
  • The central leadership of the party views the party's performance in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, where the party got 18% votes in Punjab, as an opportunity to expand its base in the state.
  • BJP is sensing a chance to spread its base in Punjab, keeping in mind the response to the party in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Statistics:

  • 25 Union ministers of state (MoS) have been deputed to visit flood-affected districts of Punjab between September 11 and 20.
  • The financial assistance announced by PM Modi to Punjab amounts to Rs.1,600 crores.
  • The BJP-led state governments in Haryana, Delhi, Gujarat, Goa, and Uttar Pradesh have extended financial or relief aid to Punjab.
  • 18% is the highest ever votes secured by the BJP in Punjab in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Sources:

  • "BJP deputes 25 Union ministers to visit flood-affected Punjab". Hindustan Times. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hindustan Times.

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