Sunil Jakhar Resignation Rumor: A major turmoil erupted in Punjab's political fraternity on Friday after it was reported that Sunil Jakhar has tendered his resignation from the Punjab BJP Chief unit. Multiple reports quoted sources in the known development confirming the reports that Sunil Jakhar has resigned from Punjab BJP Chief and therefore he did not even attend the BJP meeting called for the upcoming Punjab Panchayat Elections 2024. However, a few hours later, the BJP denied the reports saying that reports of Sunil Jakhar's resignation are totally baseless and false. However, Sunil Jakhar who is known for speaking publically did not come out in the open and comment on it. Furthermore, Jakhar did not even post anything on his social media denying the report. Sources suggest that the BJP high command is trying to persuade Sunil Jakhar and it is true that the veteran leader is not happy with the party, hence he had informed about his wish to step down from the post during his meeting with PM Modi.
Now, the question arises who leaked Sunil Jakhar's resignation rumors? Read the inside story on what happened during the BJP meeting that was not attended by Sunil Jakhar
Sunil Jakhar resignation rumors inside story
As per the information received, during the meeting day, one of the BJP office bearers called Sunil Jakhar to ask whether he would be attending the meeting or not. However, Sunil Jakhar clearly informed them that he will not be attending this particular meeting. Following this, a few office bearers of the BJP leaked the rumors saying that Sunil Jakhar has resigned from the party chief and hence he did not come to attend the meeting. It is pertinent to mention here that Jakhar did not talk about his resignation during the phone call.
After Sunil Jakhar's Resignation rumors started spreading like wildfire, it started to dent the BJP, especially after Haryana Elections 2024 and Punjab Panchayat Elections 2024 are on the cards. Jakhar is a top Hindu-Jatt face of the BJP and hence him stepping down from the party could have dented the BJP quite hard.
What has come out of Sunil Jakhar's resignation fiasco is that there is indeed infighting in the Punjab BJP party.
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