SAD BJP ALLIANCE
BJP, SAD hold seat-sharing talks for 2027 Punjab polls; alliance announcement likely this month
Negotiations are currently taking place between the BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal regarding a potential alliance. Union Jal Shakti minister C R Patil is expected to visit Punjab to discuss state party leaders' perspectives on this issue. There is significant speculation about a reunion after a previous split over farm laws in 2020. Both parties are considering various opinions within their ranks about forming the alliance.
All promises fulfilled, AAP will seek votes based on govt's development works: Bhagwant Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann affirmed that the Aam Aadmi Party will campaign based on its development record. He stated that even a SAD-BJP alliance would not challenge AAP's position in the upcoming elections. Mann discussed the party's internal decisions regarding candidate nominations and emphasized the representation of women in upcoming polls. He criticized the Central government's approach to a potential delimitation bill tied to women's reservation.
A numbers game before winter: BJP wants a special Parliament date as old limits break to redraw India's electoral lines
The BJP-led government is aiming to hold a special session in Parliament to discuss women's reservation legislation. This session seeks to address previous legislative defeats and upcoming electoral needs. The government is trying to secure broader support for the bill amidst political negotiations. Recent protests highlight growing opposition related to various socio-political issues across states. These political dynamics could influence the government’s legislative strategy and electoral performance.
BJP, SAD discuss Punjab alliance, seat-sharing and Akali faction's entry
In a strategic move, talks between BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal center on seat-sharing dynamics, potentially bringing in the splinter group SAD (Punar Surjit). BJP is projected to gain around 45 assembly seats, exceeding their previous numbers. Akali Dal is amenable to adjusting their offer while keeping their lead partner status. Furthermore, the discussions delve into how to integrate SAD (Punar Surjit) into the overall alliance framework.
Sukhbir Badal's alliance pitch puts BJP-SAD reunion back in focus
Earlier in August, Badal's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his office in Parliament House had triggered speculation about the possibility of the regional party joining hands with the BJP again. The SAD had snapped its 24-year-old alliance with the BJP in September 2020 over the now-scrapped three farm laws.
Punjab polls: Sukhbir Singh Badal says open to alliance with parties that agree with SAD's ideology
Sukhbir Singh Badal, the chief of Shiromani Akali Dal, voices concerns over the governance of Punjab by AAP and Congress. He emphasizes the need for a reunion with other parties that align with their ideology. Badal also highlights issues surrounding the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota and calls for the dismissal of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
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Punjab Elections: Public posturing apart, BJP holds seat-sharing talks with Badal's party
BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal are discussing a potential pre-poll alliance. Seat-sharing formula and constituency allocation remain key negotiation points. Discussions also cover leadership arrangements and the chief ministerial post. Electoral arithmetic from recent polls drives these renewed alliance talks. The parties aim to combine votes for electoral success in Punjab.
AAP claims SAD-BJP alliance 'finalised', Akalis slam misinformation
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has claimed that the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have already reached an alliance in Punjab, although the SAD has denied the allegations. The AAP spokesperson in Punjab, Malvinder Singh Kang, stated that the terms of the alliance have already been decided, with the BJP not wanting SAD leaders Sukhbir Singh Badal and Bikram Singh Majithia to contest the Lok Sabha elections.
SAD to decide on the future course of its alliance with BJP within a week: Naresh Gujral
"We have sought feedback from our cadre over the next 4-5 days and will call a meeting of the party’s core committee soon after to take a call on the SAD-BJP alliance. We are a cadre-based farmer party," Gujral said. He said the bills should have been sent to a select committee, a process that would have taken only two more months.
SAD lashes out at BJP for inducting its lone MLA in Haryana into its fold
Sukhbir Singh Badal said every relationship has a 'maryada' (dignity) and inducting SAD's sitting MLA in its fold violates the dignity of their alliance.
BJP chief Amit Shah holds closed door meeting with Akali Dal leadership
The meeting was held between Shah and five-time Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal who was accompanied by his son Sukhbir Singh Badal.
AAP and Congress are 'enemies of Punjab': Sukhbir Singh Badal
Addressing a rally on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the SAD-BJP alliance would contest the Assembly polls on the plank of development.
No threat to SAD-BJP alliance: Punjab BJP President Kamal Sharma
Punjab BJP president Kamal Sharma today said that SAD-BJP alliance was intact and there was no threat to it.
Entry tax on sugar: Parkash Singh Badal says decision taken by BJP-SAD collectively
Asserting that the two alliance partners had "complete understanding" on all issues, Punjab CM said, "We take decisions pertaining to the state collectively."
SAD-BJP combine wins Punjab civic polls
The ruling SAD-BJP alliance in Punjab today swept the civic polls held last week by clinching four of the six Municipal Corporation seats.
Opinion polls will be proved wrong: Parkash Singh Badal on Delhi elections
Badal said the surveys had been wrong earlier and asserted that the SAD-BJP combine would get a thumping majority in the ensuing Delhi elections.
SAD-BJP alliance to finalise seat sharing for Delhi polls
"The SAD-BJP alliance is in the interest of the nation and should not be merely construed as an arrangement of sharing power," Badal told reporters
No rift between BJP, SAD in Punjab: Vijay Sampla’s u-turn
Punjab’s deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday said the SAD-BJP alliance will post a record victory in the Delhi assembly elections.
No rift between BJP and SAD in Punjab: Kamal Sharma
Punjab BJP Chief Kamal Sharma said "there is no rift between BJP & Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)... the alliance is very much there. The alliance exists."
Shiromani Akali Dal will ever remain integral part of NDA: Parkash Singh Badal
Parkash Singh Badal today said Shiromani Akali Dal was and would ever remain an integral part of the National Democratic Alliance in future also.
Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP tiffs in Haryana unlikely to effect alliance elsewhere
INLD and SAD had contested the 2009 Haryana polls also in alliance. However, BJP and Akali campaigners have attacked each other this time.
SAD-BJP alliance everlasting: Parkash Singh Badal
The SAD-BJP alliance has stood the test of time and it is wrong to compare this partnership with any other in the country, Badal said.
Parkash Singh Badal forms committee to streamline SAD-BJP alliance in Punjab
Senior leader constitutes State Coordination Committee of Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP to streamline daily discourses between allies.
No rift or cracks in SAD-BJP alliance: BJP
The BJP today ruled out any possibility of a rift with its ally Shiromani Akali Dal in Punjab, saying the two political parties are "old friends."
Congress asks Akali Dal-BJP government to abolish property tax
Punjab Congress Vice President Brahm Mohindra termed as "dual standard" the decision of the Punjab government to extend the date of filing property tax to June 30
SAD-BJP alliance in Punjab heading for a break-up: Partap Singh Bajwa
Punjab Congress president Partap Singh Bajwa today claimed that the SAD-BJP alliance in the state was heading for a break-up.
Uproot corrupt SAD-BJP alliance: Shakeel Ahmed to Punjab Congress
Shakeel Ahmed today called upon party members to uproot SAD-BJP alliance and free people from a "corrupt and incompetent" regime.
Punjab: Parkash Singh Badal to take charge on March 14
SAD-BJP alliance broke a 46-year-old jinx in the state by becoming the first government to come to power for a second successive term.
Congress leads in eight Lok Sabha constituencies in Punjab
Congress was leading in eight of the 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in Punjab while the ruling SAD-BJP alliance was ahead in the remaining five seats.
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