The Bharatiya Janata Party Punjab organised an NRI Samellan titled “Punjabi Diaspora Meet” in Chandigarh today. Addressing the inaugural session, Working State President Ashwani Sharma warmly welcomed the Punjabi diaspora, acknowledging their immense contribution in bringing global recognition and pride to Punjab and India.
Sharma said that Punjabis settled across the world have always carried the spirit of their motherland in their hearts. He emphasized that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s global stature has significantly risen, earning greater respect for Indians worldwide.
He noted that the purpose of the meet was to listen to the concerns and suggestions of NRIs regarding Punjab’s development. Highlighting issues such as drugs, law and order, and economic slowdown, Sharma urged the diaspora to actively engage in rebuilding Punjab’s prosperity.
He reiterated BJP’s commitment to ensuring unity, peace, security, and inclusive growth in the border state, strengthening Punjab’s glory once again. Addressing the concluding session of the NRI Samellan, National General Secretary Tarun Chugh said that the BJP government does not see the colour of an NRI’s passport but values the “Indian DNA” that connects them to the motherland.
He highlighted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi since May 26, 2014, India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing major economies, earning global respect. Chugh emphasized that Punjab needs stable and development-oriented leadership, urging NRIs to support a “double engine government” to restore economic growth, industrial investment, and security in the state. He assured that NRIs would receive the same rights and protection in Punjab as in BJP-ruled states, guaranteeing safety for their investments and a transparent, growth-driven environment.
Prominent BJP leaders present on the occasion were Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, National Parliamentary Board Member Iqbal Singh Lalpura, National Core committee member, Foreign affairs department BJP Ashwin Johar, Ex National Vice President & Ex State President Avinash Rai Khanna, EX Minister & Ex State President Manoranjan Kalia, Ex Minister Punjab Manpreet Badal and Rana Sodhi, Ex Union Minister of State Somprakash, Ex MLA & State Vice President Fateh Jang Bajwa, State Vice President Dr Subhash Sharma, State General Secretary Anil Sarin, National Council Member Bibi Amanjot Ramoowalia, Convenor Cultural & Sports Cell Hobby Dhaliwal, State Media Head BJP Punjab Vineet Joshi, Chetan Mohan Joshi, Gurdarshan Saini, Charanjit Singh Brar, etc.