Fatehgarh Sahib, May 26

Haryana-based BKU (Charuni), led by Samyukt Kisan Morcha’s firebrand leader Gurnam Singh Charuni, has made a foray into Punjab. The Bhartiya Kisan Mazdoor Union (BKMU) in Majha, Malwa, and Doaba merged with the BKU (Charuni) today

The merger happened at a function at Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib. Charuni nominated Gurmeet Singh as Punjab president and Chamkaur Singh as vice-president and authorised them to form units across the state and strengthen the union further.

The merger plan was kept secret and mediapersons came to know about it very late. Charuni’s entry into the state may hit other farmer groups, as, sources said, smaller groups may join it. The speculation is rife that Charuni after entrenching his roots in Punjab may even support some political party or float his own outfit or may even contest the SGPC elections. — OC