A morning to cherish: Raghav Chadha meets PM, sparks buzz over Punjab role
BJP MP Raghav Chadha's surprise meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday set tongues wagging, with the former AAP leader describing the interaction as
BJP MP Raghav Chadha's surprise meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday set tongues wagging, with the former AAP leader describing the interaction as "a morning to cherish". The meeting has generated considerable interest, coming months ahead of the Punjab assembly elections. On Friday, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal also met the Prime Minister.
While Chadha, who rebelled against the AAP and joined the BJP with six other MPs earlier this year, did not reveal what was discussed, he said it was an "enriching interaction". A report in The Tribune said the prevailing situation in Punjab was among the issues discussed. Read Full Story "Had the privilege of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A detailed and enriching interaction. Deeply grateful for his generous time and for the opportunity to benefit from his insights and guidance," Chadha said. The meeting comes at a time when the BJP has ramped up political activity in Punjab ahead of the Assembly elections. Chadha, who represents Punjab in the Rajya Sabha and has ancestral roots in Jalandhar, is expected to play a prominent and active role for the BJP in the state.
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