Two-Time Punjab MLA Quits BJP Over Farm Laws Issue

Two-time Ferozepur MLA Sukhpal Singh Nannu had won from Ferozepur city twice as BJP candidate in 2002 and 2007. He lost to Congress'' Parminder Singh Pinky in 2012 and 2017.

Two-time Ferozepur MLA Sukhpal Singh Nannu on Thursday quit the BJP, citing the death of farmers during the agitation against the Centre's farm laws. Mr Nannu had won from Ferozepur city twice as BJP candidate in 2002 and 2007. He lost to Congress' Parminder Singh Pinky in 2012 and 2017. Addressing the media at his residence, Mr Nannu said due to the death of several farmers during the ongoing agitation against the farm laws, his supporters were upset and forced him to take some decision ahead of the 2022 Assembly polls. Refuting speculations of joining the Shiromani Akali Dal, Mr Nannu said he is not going to join any party right now.