The outstanding debt of Punjab was Rs 2.82 lakh crore at the end of the financial year 2021-22. By the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year, the outstanding debt is expected to reach an alarming Rs 3.74 lakh crore.
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Where is Punjab heading with alarming levels of government debt?
Kewal Singh Dhillon’s appointment as Punjab BJP chief has sparked an uncomfortable question for Captain Amarinder Singh. Despite Dhillon long being seen as one of Captain’s closest political associates, Captain quickly distanced himself from the decision and denied any role in it. Since joining BJP, Captain’s influence has often appeared far smaller than many expected, with key decisions increasingly driven by Delhi. The real question now is, if even Kewal Dhillon’s rise is not being linked to Captain Amarinder Singh, how much real political influence does the former Punjab Chief Minister still carry inside BJP today ?
केवल सिंह ढिल्लों की पंजाब भाजपा अध्यक्ष के रूप में नियुक्ति ने कैप्टन अमरिंदर सिंह को लेकर एक असहज सवाल खड़ा कर दिया है। भले ही ढिल्लों को लंबे समय से कैप्टन के सबसे करीबी राजनीतिक सहयोगियों में गिना जाता रहा हो, फिर भी कैप्टन ने तुरंत इस नियुक्ति से खुद को अलग करते हुए कहा कि इसमें उनकी कोई भूमिका नहीं थी। भाजपा में शामिल होने के बाद कई बार यह धारणा बनी है कि कैप्टन का प्रभाव उतना नहीं रहा जितनी उम्मीद की जाती थी, और अब बड़े फैसले सीधे दिल्ली से आते दिखाई देते हैं। असली सवाल अब यह है कि अगर केवल ढिल्लों की तरक्की भी कैप्टन अमरिंदर सिंह से नहीं जोड़ी जा रही, तो भाजपा के भीतर पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री का वास्तविक राजनीतिक प्रभाव आज कितना बचा है ?
Ravneet Singh Bittu’s future inside BJP has suddenly become one of Punjab politics’ biggest talking points. For months, speculation was strong that BJP could project him as Punjab BJP President because of his aggressive attacks on AAP, Sikh face value, Beant Singh legacy, and closeness to Delhi leadership. But now with Kewal Singh Dhillon getting the Punjab BJP chief post and Bittu’s Rajya Sabha term nearing its end, many people are wondering what exactly BJP’s long term Punjab plan around him really is. Despite losing the Ludhiana Lok Sabha election after leaving Congress, Bittu still remained politically rewarded through Rajya Sabha and Union ministry, showing Delhi clearly sees bigger value in him than just one election result. Is BJP quietly preparing Ravneet Bittu as its future Punjab CM face for 2027, or will he remain more useful as a loud national level attack leader without taking full responsibility of Punjab politics ?
