BJP, SAD (Punar Surjit) open to alliance, but Badals ruled out

No BJP alliance without Chandigarh, river waters, Sikh prisoners: SAD (Punar Surjit)

SAD (Punar Surjit) said it will not consider an alliance with the BJP until there is clarity on Punjab and Panth-related issues. The party said any talks must address Chandigarh, river waters, Punjabi-speaking areas and the release of Sikh prisoners who have completed their sentences.

BJP, SAD (Punar Surjit) open to alliance, but Badals ruled out

SAD (Punar Surjit) president Giani Harpreet Singh on Saturday said talks with the BJP were underway and that his party was willing to explore an understanding with jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s Waris Punjab De and other Panthic forces

Social math to chemistry, why BJP, Akali Dal face hurdles on road to Punjab alliance

Observers say in the old SAD-BJP alliance, BJP connected with Hindu voters, SAD reached out to its Sikh base, complementing each other while rarely competing for same votes. The scenario may have changed now.

BJP-SAD alliance revival gains ground ahead of Punjab polls

The BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal may revive their alliance for upcoming Punjab assembly elections. Both parties acknowledge this partnership as their strongest option despite seat-sharing disagreements. Talks have intensified since Prime Minister Narendra Modi met SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal recently. The BJP seeks a larger seat share and greater government role, reflecting its increased vote share.