Empty chairs at Saini’s rally expose BJP’s ‘rejection’ in Punjab: Cheema

Chandigarh: Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday said the "poor response" to Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini's public meeting in Dhuri reflected the "complete rejection" of the BJP by the Punjabis.He said the people of Punjab once again made it clear that the "BJP has no place in the state".Cheema said, "The people of Punjab have shown the BJP its true reflection through the Dhuri rally. The Haryana CM came to Punjab to address a public meeting, but instead of people, he was welcomed by rows of empty chairs. He returned after addressing those empty chairs, which clearly shows that there is no place left for the BJP in the hearts of the people of Punjab."He added, "BJP leaders may continue making visits to Punjab, but the aware and conscious people of the state will never accept the party. Punjabis have repeatedly demonstrated that they stand firmly against divisive politics and policies that work against the interests of farmers and ordinary citizens."Taking on the BJP's central leadership, Cheema said that the party consistently acted against the interests of Punjab. "The BJP is not only anti-farmer but also anti-Punjab. This is the same party that has always wanted to rob Punjab of its waters and has constantly remained on the lookout to snatch away Punjab's rights. It has repeatedly treated Punjab unfairly and has also damaged the country's economy through its wrong policies," he said.MSID:: 131569179 413 |