Chandigarh: Political circles in Punjab are once again buzzing with speculation over the possible return of former Punjab Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Captain Amarinder Singh to the Congress party. The latest round of discussions was triggered by a statement from senior Congress leader and former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, who indicated that communication channels with Amarinder Singh remain open.
The remark has fuelled fresh political speculation, with observers closely watching whether the veteran Punjab leader could make a return to the party he left nearly five years ago.
Rahul Gandhi’s gesture draws appreciation
The speculation comes days after Capt Singh publicly praised senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Singh revealed that Rahul Gandhi had personally called him following the death of his brother. The gesture was widely seen as a sign of cordial relations between the two leaders despite past political differences. His comments attracted attention in political circles and added to the ongoing discussion about his future political plans.
Distance from recent BJP event raises questions
Questions over Capt Amarinder Singh’s political trajectory gained further momentum after his absence from a recent BJP event in Punjab. The BJP recently appointed Kewal Singh Dhillon as the new president of its Punjab unit. Amarinder Singh had stated that he was not consulted regarding the appointment. When Dhillon formally assumed charge at the BJP’s state office on Wednesday, several senior party leaders were present. However, Amarinder Singh was notably absent, a development that sparked further speculation about his equation with the party leadership.
