Split In Akali Dal Poses Major Challenge For 2027 Punjab Polls
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Punjab's oldest regional party, faced a disappointing performance in recent local body elections, finishing fourth with 192 seats. Sukhbir Singh Badal, the SAD president, attributed the results to the addition of 51 independent candidates to the party and alleged unfair treatment by the government. The party also experienced internal divisions, including the emergence of a rebel faction led by Giani Harpreet Singh. Despite these challenges, the SAD leadership remains confident in its ability to regain political influence before the next Assembly election.
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— India Today
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) achieved a decisive victory in the Punjab civic body elections, securing 958 out of 1,977 municipal wards.
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— NDTV
The Congress party suffered a significant electoral defeat in Punjab, losing seats and facing internal leadership challenges.
2 JUN 2026
· THIS STORY — NDTV
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) faces internal divisions and a disappointing performance in local elections, jeopardizing its political influence in the lead-up to the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
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