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From student politics in DAV College Chandigarh to the Rajya Sabha, cabinet ministries, Punjab Congress presidency, and now the Leader of Opposition chair, Partap Singh Bajwa has survived so many political seasons that many joke he always finds a way to stay close to power. Known for his polished speeches, political networking, and sharp attacks on rivals, Bajwa carries the image of a classic Congress strategist. In Punjab’s ever-changing political drama, what do you think is the real reason behind Partap Singh Bajwa’s lasting relevance ?
डी.ए.वी. कॉलेज चंडीगढ़ की छात्र राजनीति से लेकर राज्यसभा, कैबिनेट मंत्री पद, पंजाब कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष और अब नेता प्रतिपक्ष तक, प्रताप सिंह बाजवा ने पंजाब की राजनीति के इतने दौर देखे हैं कि कई लोग मज़ाक में कहते हैं कि उन्हें हमेशा सत्ता के करीब रहने का रास्ता मिल ही जाता है। अपनी प्रभावशाली भाषण शैली, मजबूत राजनीतिक पकड़ और विरोधियों पर तीखे हमलों के लिए पहचाने जाने वाले बाजवा आज भी एक पुराने दौर के कांग्रेसी रणनीतिकार की छवि रखते हैं। पंजाब की लगातार बदलती राजनीतिक हलचल में आखिर क्या वजह है कि प्रताप सिंह बाजवा आज भी इतने चर्चित और प्रभावशाली बने हुए हैं ?
BJP is once again projecting higher MSP for Kharif crops as proof that Prime Minister Modi’s Government stands firmly with Punjab’s farmers, while also promising that a future “double engine” Government in Punjab would bring better procurement, infrastructure, and prosperity. But after years of farmer protests, mistrust over farm laws, rising debt, and anger over crop diversification policies, can higher MSP announcements alone really rebuild BJP’s political credibility among Punjab’s farmers, or is the party still struggling to overcome the deep political damage created during the farm agitation era ?
