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BJP-Akali Dal Reunion Rumours Intensify Ahead of Punjab 2027 Assembly Polls
✍️ India Today
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 03:34 AM
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Speculation about a possible BJP‑Shiromani Akali Dal alliance is gaining momentum as Punjab prepares for the 2027 state elections.
Punjab is gearing up for its 2027 legislative assembly elections, and political observers note a resurgence of talk about a BJP‑Shiromani Akali Dal partnership. The two parties, long‑time allies before their 2022 split, are now being linked by a growing chorus of analysts and local leaders. Sources close to the parties say informal contacts have increased, though no formal agreement has been announced. If a reunion materialises, it could reshape the electoral calculus in a state where both camps vie for the Sikh‑majority electorate. The developing narrative is being watched closely by rival parties and voters alike as the campaign season approaches.