Chandigarh, Nov 10: Speculation is mounting that Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon may contest the upcoming 2027 Assembly elections from the Ludhiana North constituency, following an internal party report that reportedly categorized the segment as a safe seat for him.
The political momentum has built up over recent weeks as Dhillon increased his visits to Ludhiana to engage directly with local party workers and cadre. Hoardings bearing his name have cropped up at prominent locations throughout the constituency, alongside welcome posters put up by local BJP leaders. Unconfirmed reports also indicate that he has established an operational setup in the Civil Lines area to direct local political activities.
Party insiders suggest that fielding Dhillon from Ludhiana North would serve a broader strategic purpose beyond securing the individual seat. Leaders believe his candidature could consolidate trader and business community support while helping unify party factionalism across all 14 constituencies in Ludhiana, including key urban segments such as West, East, Central, South, and Atam Nagar.
The assessment of Ludhiana North as a favorable seat stems from recent voting trends, where the BJP secured a significant lead within this specific Assembly segment during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
