The BJP is working on reviving its alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in Punjab due to multiple strategic reasons. Historically, the BJP-SAD alliance has had strong roots, with the Akali Dal representing a significant portion of the Sikh community, especially the religious leadership tied to the Akal Takht. This made the SAD a crucial partner for the BJP in Punjab, helping it maintain a foothold in the state, which has been difficult for the BJP to expand on its own. The BJP sees the Akali Dal as a safeguard against the threat of rising radicalism in the region, as it holds the potential to channel Sikh sentiments and provide a counterbalance to more extreme factions
Source:- bbc news
In the upcoming elections, where the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has become a dominant force, the BJP is increasingly focusing on Punjab’s economic issues and is trying to court various sections of the electorate, including the Sikh community. The BJP also aims to tap into the Panthic narrative that the Akalis have long championed. Moreover, the alliance helps the BJP strengthen its presence in rural Punjab, an area where it has historically struggled
Source:- news 18
. Despite internal challenges within the SAD, with factions rebelling against the leadership of Sukhbir Badal, the BJP’s outreach towards the Akalis emphasizes the importance of a united political front in a state with complex political dynamics
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