# Sukhbir Badal hints at Akali Dal return to NDA ahead of Punjab polls 2026-08-14T06:27:25+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has signalled a possible return to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the 2027 Punjab assembly elections, The Hindu reports. In an interview, Badal said his party is reconsidering its 2020 decision to quit the alliance over the now-repealed farm laws, calling the exit a mistake for which he takes full responsibility. The Akali Dal has been in political isolation since leaving the NDA, and its electoral fortunes have declined sharply. Badal described the current political scenario in Punjab as unusual, with several smaller parties gravitating toward the BJP. The party's working committee recently passed a resolution favouring a return to the NDA, but a final decision is expected after internal consultations. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: BJP, farm laws, National Democratic Alliance, Punjab Assembly Elections, Shiromani Akali Dal, Sukhbir Singh Badal Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/sukhbir-badal-hints-at-akali-dal-return-to-nda-ahead-of-punjab-polls/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/sukhbir-badal-hints-at-akali-dal-return-to-nda-ahead-of-punjab-polls/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.