BJP leader Vijay Sampla has dismissed speculations of joining another political party, reaffirming his loyalty to the BJP despite expressing disappointment over being denied a Lok Sabha ticket. During a meeting with Punjab BJP affairs in-charge Vijay Rupani and state president Sunil Jakhar, Sampla conveyed his concerns regarding his treatment within the party. While remaining committed to the BJP, Sampla has sought clarification from the leadership regarding his perceived sidelining.
In a significant political development, Robin Sampla, a close confidant and nephew of former National Commission for Scheduled Castes chairman Vijay Sampla, has joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The move deals a blow to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has been poaching leaders from the Congress and AAP in Punjab. Robin Sampla’s defection follows Vijay Sampla’s denial of a BJP Lok Sabha election ticket for Punjab’s Hoshiarpur seat. Vijay Sampla is a former Union minister of state for social justice and was reportedly upset with the BJP. He had been considering joining the Shiromani Akali Dal.
