New Delhi/Chandigarh, Nov 13: Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a one-on-one meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, amid reports of renewed efforts to bring the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the BJP together ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections.
During the meeting, Amarinder briefed the Prime Minister on key challenges facing Punjab, particularly the growing drug menace and the activities of gangsters. He also discussed how the Centre and the BJP could help address these issues.
The meeting assumes significance amid indications that the SAD and the BJP are exploring the possibility of reviving their alliance ahead of the next Assembly elections. Meetings are expected between SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal and senior BJP leaders as part of the reported efforts.
