BJP, Akali Dal likely to join hands in Punjab for Lok Sabha polls

The political landscape in Punjab is stirring once again as talks of a possible re-alliance between the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha polls have resurfaced. Voting for 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab will take place on June 1.

Confirming the developments, senior BJP leader and party spokesperson SS Channy told India Today TV that discussions between the two parties in Punjab were underway.

"Talks are on. It will take some time. The Akali Dal will hold a core committee meeting on March 22. After they decide, a formal meeting will be held between BJP and SAD. The final



decision on the alliance will be taken by the BJP high-command," Channy said.

The core committee meeting of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) will take place in Chandigarh.

Senior Akali Dal leader and party General Secretary Dr Daljit Singh Cheema also confirmed that various issues, including the election alliance, would be deliberated upon during the meeting.

"Whenever there is a core committee meeting, all issues are discussed in detail. The situation of the country and Punjab, along with the strategy, will also come up for discussions," Cheema said, hinting at the possibility of an alliance with a "like-minded" political party.