# Amarinder says BJP didn't seek his views on Punjab; AAP calls him 'opportunistic'

> Captain Amarinder Singh has expressed displeasure over not being consulted on matters concerning the state, saying he and other leaders with decades of experience in Punjab politics were not asked for their views.

- Published: 2026-09-26T03:30:11.871Z
- Updated: 2026-09-29T14:30:06.762Z
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- Topics: Politics, Science and technology
- Involves: Anurag Thakur, Arvind Kejriwal, BJP, Bhagwant Mann, Captain Amarinder Singh, Dirba, Former Chief Minister of Punjab, Gulzar Singh, Harpal Singh Cheema, Mann government, Nasha Mukt Yatra, Partap Singh Bajwa

## How it developed

- 2026-09-26T03:30:11.871Z - Times of India: [Amarinder says BJP didn't seek his views on Punjab; AAP calls him 'opportunistic'](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/amarinder-says-bjp-didnt-seek-his-views-on-punjab-aap-calls-him-opportunistic/articleshow/134496346.cms)
- 2026-09-26T11:30:04.048Z - India Today: [He needs no acceptance: Sunil Jakhar backs Amarinder Singh after his ‘BJP doesn't consult me’ remarks](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/amarinder-singh-sunil-jakhar-bjp-punjab-views-congress-return-speculation-3003545-2026-09-26)
- 2026-09-28T14:00:31.632Z - Times of India: [Punjab's election drug debate has old players in new roles: BJP, Congress attack as AAP defends its record](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/punjab-election-drug-debate-has-old-players-in-new-roles-bjp-congress-attack-as-aap-defends-its-record/articleshow/134542419.cms)
- 2026-09-29T14:30:06.762Z - India Today: [BJP's Sunil Jakhar accuses AAP of occupying Punjab government houses in Chandigarh](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/punjab-bjp-sunil-jakhar-alleges-aap-leaders-occupy-government-houses-chandigarh-sector-39-circuit-house-3005883-2026-09-29)

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