AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal hinted at a potential BJP-SAD alliance for the 2027 Punjab polls, citing a Modi-Badal meeting. The BJP had earlier stated it would contest solo. Meanwhile, Congress has alleged a collusion between the BJP and AAP.
Kejriwal Jibes at Potential Alliance
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday gave air to a speculation of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiromani Akali Dal forming an alliance for the 2027 Punjab elections amid reports of a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. “Na na karte pyaar tumhi se kar baithe (Despite saying no, we ended up falling in love with you). So, is an alliance forming between the Chandachor Party and the Beadabi Party?” Kejriwal posted on X.
BJP’s Stance on Alliance
The BJP had earlier denied forming an alliance with the SAD and said that the party will go solo in the election contest. After a meeting of BJP’s Punjab unit in June, State BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon said, “We discussed Punjab politics. It was a very good meeting. Our sole agenda for Punjab is development. We will contest and win all 117 seats; there is no talk of an alliance right now. We will form a BJP government in Punjab.”
BJP national president Nitin Nabin has also called for “blooming Lotus” in Punjab.
Past Alliance and Election Results
BJP and SAD had formed coalition governments in Punjab before the Akali Dal quit the NDA in 2021 amid the protests over the three farm laws. In the last elections in 2022, however, SAD and the BJP were restricted to three and two seats in the Assembly respectively while the AAP swept the polls with 92 seats.
Congress Alleges BJP-AAP Collusion
As the election approaches in Punjab, Congress has alleged a “collusion” between the BJP and AAP. Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Wednesday said, “It was a good meeting. ‘Har Booth Congress Mazboot’ is going on. BJP and AAP are colluding and they can cause harm. So, we are alerting people to keep an eye on the booths.” (ANI)
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