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August 8, 2026, 02:23 PM - 6 min read
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked speculation about the possibility of the two old alliance partners coming together again ahead of the crucial Punjab Assembly elections. The meeting has also alerted other political parties to the possibility of advancing the Punjab Assembly elections from February 2027 to November 2026. This is believed to be one of the reasons the two parties have started a dialogue.
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August 3, 2026, 04:44 PM - 5 min read
If the BJP manages to get somewhere between 25 to 30 seats, there will in all likelihood be a hung house with no party having clear majority on its own. It will depend at that time as what permutations and combinations emerge. The BJP will obviously remain open to post-poll alliance with the Akalis and possibly with the radical Waris Punjab De as well.
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June 13, 2026, 04:13 PM - 2 min read
Speaking during his visit to Ludhiana, Puri said if the Akali Dal wishes to renew ties with the BJP, it must acknowledge the party's stronger position. He pointed out that the BJP has become the world's largest political outfit and said any future arrangement would have to take present-day political realities into account.
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