With every election approaching, the Punjab BJP suddenly seems to rediscover Punjab's deras, religious institutions and cultural symbols, while confidently declaring itself the state's only hope. Yet despite years of organisational expansion and high-profile inductions, the party continues to struggle for meaningful electoral acceptance in Punjab. This raises a bigger question: Is the BJP genuinely building a grassroots movement in Punjab, or simply conducting another election-season pilgrimage in search of votes ? Can repeated symbolism substitute for the deep political trust that Punjab's regional politics has always demanded ?
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