In last successive years, Punjab produced more than 13 million tons of wheat, contributing 30% to the nation's food reserves. However, this year only 9.6 million tons of wheat was contributed to the central food pool , yet the percentage increased to 51%. Does this mean wheat production has decreased across the country?
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When will Governments pay attention to ensure that the buffer stock doesn't run out or that private parties don’t manipulate the situation, which the public may not fully understand?
With Sukhbir Singh Badal keeping the door open to alliances and the BJP signalling its ambition to form the next Government in Punjab, speculation over a SAD–BJP reunion has returned. But after their split over the farm laws in 2020, will voters accept the former allies coming together again ? Could the reunion reshape the political space for ‘Waris Punjab De’ and 'Punar Surjit', as they seek to build their own place in Punjab’s politics ? Will an old alliance regain relevance or will its return create new challenges for regional political forces ?
सुखबीर सिंह बादल ने गठबंधन के लिए दरवाजे खुले रखे हैं, जबकि भाजपा ने पंजाब में अगली सरकार बनाने की अपनी महत्वाकांक्षा जाहिर की है। इससे शिरोमणि अकाली दल और बीजेपी के दोबारा साथ आने की अटकलें तेज हो गई हैं। लेकिन 2020 में कृषि कानूनों को लेकर अलग होने के बाद, क्या मतदाता इन पुराने सहयोगियों की वापसी को स्वीकार करेंगे ? क्या यह गठबंधन ‘वारिस पंजाब दे’ और 'पुनर सुरजीत' के लिए पंजाब की राजनीति में अपनी जगह बनाने के अवसरों को प्रभावित करेगा ? क्या पुराना गठबंधन फिर प्रासंगिक बनेगा या इसकी वापसी क्षेत्रीय राजनीतिक ताकतों के सामने नई चुनौतियाँ खड़ी करेगी ?
As the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections approach, Sukhbir Singh Badal and Bikram Singh Majithia face a key test: Can they rebuild public trust in the Shiromani Akali Dal ? With questions about the party’s past record, its leadership and a possible BJP alliance, what should be their biggest priority to regain voters’ support ?
