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SAD Plans 15 More Punjab Rallies as BJP Alliance Buzz Grows
The Shiromani Akali Dal has announced 15 more rallies across Punjab in August and September, including traditional annual conferences at Issru, Longowal and Baba Bakala, following 40 earlier rallies. The buzz over…
The Story in Brief
The Shiromani Akali Dal has announced 15 more rallies across Punjab in August and September, including traditional annual conferences at Issru, Longowal and Baba Bakala, following 40 earlier rallies. The buzz over a possible BJP alliance has energised the party, with a senior leader claiming to NDTV that talks are "almost finalised".
An alliance would unite the BJP's urban base with the Akalis' rural network, potentially altering the 2027 electoral equation. Both AAP and Congress face a tougher challenge if the alliance is formalised. The SAD is using this momentum to signal its revival as a key player.
The Indian Opinion
The Akali Dal's optimism over a BJP tie-up is understandable after years of setbacks, but the idea that the BJP cannot do without them may be overconfident. Similarly, fears from AAP and Congress that the alliance will sweep Punjab ignore the internal hurdles: seat-sharing and the Akalis' own electoral decline. The real test will come when the formal announcement happens and seat numbers are revealed. Can the rallies translate into votes?
Source: ndtv.com
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