A think tank of retired IAS officers and defense personnel in Punjab issued a public appeal to singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh to assume leadership of the state, which they claim is suffering from severe crises. Dosanjh responded firmly, stating, “Kadey v Nhi (never)” and reaffirming his commitment to his entertainment career. The appeal, published in a full-page newspaper advertisement, criticized the state’s governance, highlighting issues such as a heavy debt burden, the deterioration of public services, and rising communal polarization. It also noted a migration crisis, with many young Punjabis leaving for countries like Canada and Australia. The signatories of the letter included notable retired officials, who suggested that Punjab's situation could change through influential citizens rather than traditional politicians. They pointed to examples from Nepal and Tamil Nadu, emphasizing that the state's moment for change is now, especially with elections approaching in early 2027.