BJP, Akali Dal Ally to Battle AAP Over Punjab’s Future
The BJP plans to ally with the Shiromani Akali Dal for Punjab's assembly elections early next year, aiming to highlight AAP's corruption and governance failures. Talks have begun on seat distribution. BJP cites data showing combined 32% vote share in the last Lok Sabha election, compared to AAP’s current rule. The alliance aims to boost employment, health, education, and community issues, leveraging central government support under PM Modi.
21 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — NDTV
The BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal are initiating talks to form an alliance for Punjab's upcoming assembly elections, aiming to capitalize on the AAP's perceived shortcomings.
24 AUG 2026
— NDTV
The BJP announced its intention to contest all 117 seats in the Punjab assembly elections, aiming to form a government.
31 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Ankit Vidhan's victory in Panjab University's student elections signifies a potential boost for the Akali Dal-BJP alliance among young voters.
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