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Punjab is witnessing significant multi-directional political activity and churn, particularly amidst speculation regarding a potential alliance between the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Badal has announced that if his party is elected, they will transform the Mohali region into a major financial hub.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched the BJP's campaign for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, ruling out an alliance revival with Akali Dal and declaring the BJP will contest independently to form its own government, while also vowing an anti-conversion law and drug-free state.
Sukhbir Badal of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has reiterated his party's commitment to upgrading Khanna and Jagraon into full-fledged districts.
The 'retirement' of priest Raghbir Singh deepens an ongoing power struggle within the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and the Akali Dal.
Allegations of power theft at a Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) rally were made by Mann, but a subsequent investigation by the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) team failed to find any evidence.
A High Court-ordered repoll in Punjab concluded with high drama, as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) successfully retained the Baghapurana Block Samiti chair, while the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) lost both its posts.
Nagababu has criticized the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), stating that it failed to perform a constructive role as an opposition party.
Sukhbir Singh Badal, leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), announced the 'Akali Ghar Wapsi' as he welcomed the Hoshiarpur unit of Punar Surjit Dal back into the SAD fold.
Bhagwant Mann has publicly criticized the Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) parties, accusing them of neglecting the education sector.
Makhan Brar, son of veteran Akali leader Tota Singh, has resigned from a rebel faction, claiming a conspiracy by central agencies and AAP to weaken the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Sukhanand was gheraoed and subsequently evacuated by police in Punjab, as the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) accused the ruling party of 'stealing' the block samiti chief poll in Baghapurana.
The Punjab Assembly passed its budget, with the Congress and BJP parties staying away from the session. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) party, however, praised the budget.
Akali Dal has appealed to the Punjab Governor to intervene and halt the expansion of the Mohali Aerotropolis project, citing concerns over potential land grabs.
Talking to media persons, CM said under ‘Meri Rasoi Yojna’, 40 lakh families will receive free quarterly food kits starting April, in addition to wheat provided under the National Food Security Act.