New Delhi, April 25 -- Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney, who recently quit the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Saturday said dialogue and cooperation between the Centre and the state are essential to address Punjab's multiple challenges.

Speaking to ANI, Sahney said meaningful engagement with the Union government was necessary to solve Punjab's crises and concerns, as it cannot be solved through protests and confrontation.

"The BJP is capable of doing much, but dialogue is the only way forward. Punjab's crises, whether farmers' issues or environmental concerns, cannot be solved through constant protests and confrontation. We must create an atmosphere where the Centre extends a hand to struggling P...