SAD-BJP Alliance Revival Speculated for Punjab Elections

7 UPDATES · 11 DAYS · 9 AUG 2026 — 19 AUG 2026

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Latest · 19 Aug 2026

After a six-year hiatus, Sukhbir Badal met Prime Minister Modi, reigniting speculation about a potential alliance between SAD and the BJP for the 2027 Punjab elections.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the potential revival of the SAD-BJP alliance in Punjab, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to the meetings and rallies aimed at the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. It excludes other political actions by SAD, BJP, or Punjab unless they are direct developments of this specific occurrence regarding the alliance revival.

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9Aug

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

SAD, BJP Eye 2027 Victory in Punjab Alliance Deal

NDTV

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is revitalizing its political presence in Punjab by planning 15 more rallies with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in August and September.

11Aug

NDTV

Speculation arises regarding a potential revival of the SAD-BJP alliance in Punjab after six years, fueled by Sukhbir Badal's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

13Aug

The Hindu

The Shiromani Akali Dal is being considered for potential rejoining of the NDA ahead of the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections.

NDTV

The Shiromani Akali Dal, despite an attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, will continue its "Punjab Bachao" rallies.

15Aug

NDTV

Harsimrat Kaur Badal is leading the Punjab Bachao rally following her husband, Sukhbir Singh Badal's, attack at a gurdwara in Maharashtra.

19Aug

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

After a six-year hiatus, Sukhbir Badal met Prime Minister Modi, reigniting speculation about a potential alliance between SAD and the BJP for the 2027 Punjab elections.

Story concluded