Captain Amarinder Singh's wife joins BJP

In a significant political development, Preneet Kaur, a four-time Congress MP from Patiala, Punjab's historic seat, is set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday. Kaur's potential move to BJP marks a shift in the political landscape of Patiala, where BJP has been absent for the past three decades. Having contested elections from the Patiala Lok Sabha seat for the last 25 years, Kaur's entry into BJP could signal a new chapter in the party's presence in the region.

Kaur's impending shift comes amidst the backdrop of her suspension from the Congress party on February 3, 2023, following her husband, former Congress leader Captain Amarinder Singh's decision to join the BJP. With Kaur's alignment with BJP becoming increasingly evident through her participation in her husband's political activities, her formal entry into the party was anticipated.

The move holds significance as it could potentially secure BJP's candidacy in the Patiala seat for the first time in three decades. Despite Kaur's age of 79 years, BJP may consider relaxing its policy of fielding candidates above 75 years to accommodate her candidacy, as suggested by Captain Amarinder Singh's endorsement of her as the Patiala candidate during his recent meeting with BJP National President JP Nadda.