Recently a big change has been seen in the politics of Punjab. Former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and Kharar’s chief real estate businessman Ranjit Singh Gill (1 August) joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday (August 1) in the evening.

He was included in the party by Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini at his official residence in Chandigarh. On this occasion, Ranjit Gill expressed confidence in BJP’s policies under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said to be a part of a change wave in Punjab.

Why is Ranjit Gill coming to BJP important?

It is worth noting that Ranjit Singh Gill was once close to Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. He recently resigned from the primary membership of SAD.

After joining the BJP, Ranjit Singh Gill said in a statement to ANI, “I have joined the BJP today keeping in mind the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the progress of Punjab. I thank Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini who helped me join BJP. I will work hard so that I will work hard in Punjab and we can take Punjab and we can move towards progress.”

#Watch Chandigarh | After joining BJP, Ranjit Singh Gill Says, “I have Joined BJP Today Keeping in Mind the Policies of PM Narendra Modi and for the Progress of Punjab. I Thank Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini for Helping Me Join. Work hard so that BJP government can be… https://t.co/xbcvylntmc pic.twitter.com/2dfjdiv5cc

– ANI (@ani) August 1, 2025

Why did Ranjit Gill leave SAD?

Gill had alleged that dedicated workers in the party are being sidelined and outsiders are being given importance. He contested the last Punjab assembly elections on SAD ticket from Kharar seat, but could not win.

2027 Punjab assembly elections are monitored

After Ranjit Gill joined the BJP, Haryana CM Saini wrote on social media that “the people of Punjab have decided this time that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a lotus is to be fed in every house.” He said that the increasing confidence in the state in the state is an indication that Punjab is fully ready for positive changes this time.

Let us know that the next Punjab assembly elections are to be held in the year 2027. All such parties have already started strengthening their credibility with power.