India, June 22 -- BJP national president Nitin Nabin met agriculture economist Sardara Singh Johl in Ludhiana on Monday to seek inputs on Punjab's ongoing farming issues.

Speaking to reporters, Nabin said the meeting was part of the BJP's sampark abhiyan (outreach campaign) to engage with prominent regional personalities. "Dr Johl has a profound understanding of Punjab's agrarian landscape and farmer challenges. His suggestions will be invaluable not just for local farming reforms, but for shaping national agricultural policy," he said.

Following the meeting, Johl said that the dialogue centered largely on Punjab's deteriorating fiscal health. He issued a sharp warning against political parties relying on subsidies, particularly free el...