The Great Khali Backs MP Amritpal Singh, Urges Political Opportunity to Make Punjab Drug-Free
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Just ahead of the Bharatiya Janata Party's "Drug-Free Punjab Yatra" scheduled to begin on September 18, 2026, former WWE world heavyweight champion and BJP leader Dalip Singh Rana, popularly known as The Great Khali, has sparked widespread political discussions across Punjab. Speaking in an interview with a private news channel from Chandigarh, Khali voiced strong support for Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh, emphasizing that the imprisoned leader can play an instrumental role in liberating the border state from the grip of narcotics. Khali argued that Amritpal should be released from prison and granted an open platform to engage in regional politics, highlighting his past social initiatives that inspired thousands of Punjabi youths to shun substance abuse, wear turbans, and embrace cultural traditions.
Dismissing Need for Political Training and Backing Youth Leadership
Addressing questions surrounding Amritpal Singh's formal political background, The Great Khali remarked that working toward the welfare of Punjab and speaking the truth does not require specialized training or extensive bureaucratic experience. He stressed that pure intentions allow leaders to build genuine public connections without heavy monetary expenditure, expressing firm confidence in Amritpal’s capability to positively influence the state’s youth. Khali noted that Amritpal was never given a fair, unrestricted opportunity to serve politically before being jailed, adding that strong, grounded leadership is imperative given Punjab’s strategic sensitivity as a border state.
Criticizing Freebie Politics as BJP Leaders Assemble in Chandigarh
Khali also took sharp aim at the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government's welfare schemes in Punjab, criticizing initiatives offering free electricity, subsidized bus travel, and direct cash transfers to women. Questioning Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's governance model, Khali argued that genuine charity would involve personal sacrifice rather than redistributing taxpayer funds. The remarks come at a sensitive juncture as senior BJP figures, including state president Kewal Singh Dhillon and former chief Sunil Jakhar, gather in Chandigarh to spearhead the anti-drug awareness campaign. Having joined the BJP in February 2022, Khali reiterated that he holds no personal electoral ambitions for contested seats like Jalandhar, maintaining that broader systemic change remains essential for Punjab's future.
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