BJP-Akali alliance buzz returns ahead of Punjab polls, but what stands in the way
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, reviving speculation about a BJP-SAD alliance ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. However, both parties remain unclear on the potential alliance, with past seat-sharing disputes complicating discussions. The next steps will depend on negotiations over seat allocations as the election approaches.