Political Turnabouts: Raid Follows Ranjit Singh Gill's BJP Induction

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau raided the residence of former Akali leader Ranjit Singh Gill, following his recent induction into the BJP. Gill's political journey included resigning from the Shiromani Akali Dal, criticizing its treatment of loyal workers, and contesting Punjab Assembly elections unsuccessfully.

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau raided the residence of former Akali leader Ranjit Singh Gill, who recently joined the BJP, according to sources. The raid occurred in Chandigarh on Saturday, though official details remain undisclosed.

Gill, formerly a close associate of SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, joined the BJP on Friday in a ceremony with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. The move comes after Gill's resignation from the Shiromani Akali Dal, citing the marginalization of loyal party members.

An unsuccessful candidate in the 2017 and 2022 Punjab Assembly elections, Gill expressed renewed confidence in the BJP's leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi post his induction.

(With inputs from agencies.)