Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accuses Akali Dal of seeking BJP alliance

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann publicly alleged that the Shiromani Akali Dal is eager to form an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party. In his remarks, Mann suggested that the Akali Dal's overtures to the BJP reflect a strategic move to regain political relevance in the state. The statement underscores the growing tension between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party and the opposition Akali Dal ahead of upcoming electoral contests. Mann's comments were made without providing specific details of any proposed partnership, focusing instead on the perceived desperation of the Akali leadership. The remarks add another layer to the political discourse in Punjab, where coalition dynamics continue to evolve.