Hans News Service Patiala

FormerAam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jouramajra, who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, met ex-Union minister Preneet Kaur here on Tuesday.

Talking to reporters after meeting BJP leader Kaur, they said discussions were held on various political and developmental issues concerning the Patiala parliamentary constituency, with particular emphasis on their respective assembly segments of Sanour and Samana.

They said issues relating to development works, public grievances and problems being faced by residents in their constituencies were discussed in detail. The meeting also focused on strengthening the BJP’s organisational structure in Punjab, expanding its grassroots activities and chalking out a future strategy to intensify the party’s political activities in the state.

Pathanmajra said he held Kaur in high esteem and considered her a senior leader with extensive political and administrative experience. He further said Kaur had considerable influence and a longstanding association with the people across the Patiala parliamentary constituency.

“Given her vast experience and understanding of the region, we felt it important to meet her and seek her guidance. Her experience can prove valuable in understanding local issues and taking forward the party’s activities in the constituency,” he added.