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BJP’s ‘One Family One Ticket’ Row Intensifies Punjab Congress Tussle
WHY IT MATTERS
The row highlights deepening rifts within Punjab’s Congress, affecting party cohesion and electoral prospects in a key state.
What happened
BJP leader Ravneet Bittu’s criticism of the ‘One Family One Ticket’ policy has escalated tensions within Punjab’s political landscape. The dispute centers on ticket allocation, with Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa at odds over how seats are distributed.
The controversy has sharpened intra-party divisions and heightened scrutiny of the Congress leadership’s decision‑making processes.
As the debate continues, both parties face pressure from party members and voters to clarify their stance on the policy and to present a united front ahead of upcoming elections.
PRIMARY SOURCES
"One Family One Ticket" Row Grows As BJP's Ravneet Bittu Targets Congress
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