A) Punjab’s farmers and regional groups may not accept a model they feel gives the Centre too much control.
B) Without a strong local leadership base, the BJP may struggle to connect its national pitch with Punjab’s ground realities.
C) Unresolved concerns over farmers’ demands and Centre-state relations could weaken the BJP’s development pitch.
D) Punjab may want better results from the Centre, but that does not mean voters will hand the BJP control of the state.