Parkash Badal's Cousin Joins BJP, Jolt to Akali Dal Amid Alliance Talks Ahead of Polls
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Parkash Singh Badal’s cousin joins BJP ahead of 2027 Punjab polls
In a strategic political maneuver, the BJP has welcomed Major Bhupinder Singh Badal, cousin of former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, into its ranks. Accompanied by his son, Amarveer Singh Badal, and other prominent figures, this induction aims to leverage the legacy of the Shiromani Akali Dal in Punjab. Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini highlighted these developments as a sign of the BJP's increasing influence in the region.
Parkash Badal's cousin joins BJP, jolt to Akali Dal amid alliance talks ahead of polls
Major Bhupinder Singh Dhillon, Parkash Singh Badal’s cousin, joined the BJP in Chandigarh with his son Amarvir Singh Bawa. The move comes as the BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal signal possible talks on a renewed alliance before the 2027 Punjab Assembly polls.
Amid discussions about a possible alliance between the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Bharatiya Janata Party in Punjab, a significant political development has emerged. Major Bhupinder Singh Dhillon (retired), a cousin of the late former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, has left the Akali Dal and joined the BJP.
Retired Major Bhupinder Singh Badal, a cousin of former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, and his son have joined the BJP in Chandigarh. This is being seen as a major blow to the Shiromani Akali Dal.
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