Ppen to alliance with parties that agree with SAD's ideology: Sukhbir Singh Badal
- On Friday, Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal signaled openness to an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, stating his party seeks to work with organizations sharing its ideology.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Thursday that an National Democratic Alliance government will be in place in Punjab in 2027, reigniting speculation after the SAD and BJP ended their 24-year partnership in September 2020 over farm laws.
- Speaking to reporters, Badal described the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party as the "biggest enemies" of Punjab; he met Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to discuss the "incompetent Chief Minister" and the state's collapsing law and order.
- The Badal-led delegation presented demands to Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria regarding activist Parvinder Singh Jhota's killing, including calls for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into cases involving the drug trade and "chitta."
- Both the BJP and SAD suffered poor results in the 2022 polls after contesting separately; reports suggest the parties are now discussing seat-sharing and constituency allocations to improve electoral prospects ahead of 2027.
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Punjab polls: Badal praises SAD-BJP rule as Amit Shah’s NDA pitch fuels reunion buzz
Indicating a readiness for alliances, Sukhbir Singh Badal has echoed the sentiments of the Shiromani Akali Dal in seeking partnerships with similar-minded political entities. Recently, Amit Shah hinted at a future NDA governance in Punjab, fueling rumors of a SAD-BJP reunion. However, the Punjab BJP president emphasized that a formal alliance is not yet in place.
SAD-BJP Alliance Back on Track? Sukhbir Badal Open to Ties as Amit Shah Claims NDA Win in Punjab
Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal has hinted at a potential rapprochement with former ally Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the upcoming Punjab assembly elections. Speaking to reporters, Badal stated that the party remains open to allying with like-minded parties, while explicitly branding the Congress Party and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party as the primary enemies of Punjab. The development follows Union Home Minister Amit Shah's ass…
Punjab Politics: BJP-SAD Alliance Speculation Intensifies Ahead of 2027 Polls
<p>Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has renewed speculation about a possible alliance with the BJP ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, saying his party is open to working with parties that agree with its ideology and political programme. Badal ruled out an alliance with the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), describing both as opponents of Punjab’s interests, while stopping short of naming the BJP directly. A…
Sukhbir Badal hints at possible alliance with BJP in Punjab, says AAP and Congress are main rivals
Speaking to reporters after a meeting with Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal said his party remains open to forming an alliance with 'like-minded' parties. Though he didn't name anyone, his remarks are being seen that the Akali Dal might rejoin the NDA.
Several Akali Dal Leaders from Sri Muktsar Sahib Join BJP in Punjab
Chandigarh, October 23, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Several leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) from Sri Muktsar Sahib joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday in the presence of Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon, signalling a further expansion of the party’s organisational base in the state. Those who joined the BJP included Maninder Singh Mehndi, former municipal councillor and SAD circle president; Navneet Singh Navi Brar, i…
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