BJP-SAD alliance revival gains ground ahead of Punjab polls
The BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal are reportedly in talks to revive their political alliance ahead of the Punjab assembly elections. While both parties acknowledge the strategic necessity of a partnership, negotiations remain complex due to disagreements over seat-sharing ratios.
Why it matters
A potential reunion between these former long-term allies could significantly alter the political landscape and electoral outcomes in Punjab.
NEW DELHI: BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) are likely to revive their alliance for the upcoming Punjab assembly polls, with both parties acknowledging that it could be their best bet despite differences, especially over seat sharing.Since PM Narendra Modi met SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Aug 7, sources said both parties have engaged in talks. BJP will take the final call and has given no public hint about an alliance. Some Punjab functionaries said both parties had shown more pragmatism than in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, when their inflexibility derailed talks.
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