Grand Welcome for BJP Chief in Jalandhar
BJP national president Nitin Nabin was accorded a grand welcome in Jalandhar on his maiden visit to the city as part of a three-day Punjab tour ahead of the Assembly elections. Party workers greeted him with flower showers, festoons, crackers, tricolour balloons and the beats of nagadas, creating a celebratory atmosphere. Bhangra performances kept workers energised as they gathered from early evening, awaiting his arrival.
Roadshow Through Key Locations
Nabin, accompanied by Rajya Sabha member Tarun Chugh and state president Kewal Dhillon, greeted supporters while standing atop his open SUV amid a shower of petals. He later led a roadshow from Shri Ram Chowk to Valmiki Chowk in an open vehicle decorated with marigolds and cutouts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Senior leaders, including KD Bhandari, Manoranjan Kalia and Sarabjit Makkar, joined the procession. A separate vehicle carrying a nagada, played by party leaders, preceded the cavalcade.
Significance of the Visit
The visit marks Nabin's first trip to Jalandhar as BJP national president and comes as part of the party's strategy to strengthen its presence in Punjab ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. The enthusiastic turnout of party workers and the elaborate welcome underscore the importance the BJP places on the state, where it aims to expand its electoral footprint.
