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?
After Nusrat Ali Khan’s defeat in Malerkotla in 2022, just 8,421 votes (6.68%) as the Akali Dal candidate, and his switch to AAP in 2024, the Akali Dal has tried to reset its footing in the constituency. Zahida Suleman, appointed constituency in-charge back in 2023, is now the face tasked with rebuilding trust on the ground. But as 2027 nears, the real question is sharper. Is Zahida Suleman being groomed as SAD’s serious contender in Malerkotla or is her role limited to organisation while the party looks elsewhere for a “winnable” face ? And after Nusrat’s loss and exit, can Akali Dal afford to experiment again or will it finally commit to Zahida with a ticket in 2027 ?
2022 में मलेरकोटला से शिरोमणि अकाली दल के उम्मीदवार के रूप में नुसरत अली खान को सिर्फ 8,421 वोट (6.68%) मिले और हार के बाद उन्होंने 2024 में आम आदमी पार्टी जॉइन कर ली। इसके बाद अकाली दल ने हलके में अपनी रणनीति दोबारा सेट करने की कोशिश की। 2023 में हलका इंचार्ज बनाई गईं ज़ाहिदा सुलैमान अब ज़मीनी स्तर पर संगठन को संभालने का चेहरा हैं। लेकिन 2027 नज़दीक आते ही सवाल और तीखा हो गया है। क्या ज़ाहिदा सुलैमान को मलेरकोटला से अकाली दल की गंभीर उम्मीदवार के तौर पर तैयार किया जा रहा है या फिर उनकी भूमिका सिर्फ संगठन तक सीमित रहेगी और पार्टी किसी “जिताऊ” चेहरे की तलाश करेगी ? नुसरत की हार और विदाई के बाद, क्या अकाली दल फिर से प्रयोग करेगा या 2027 में ज़ाहिदा को टिकट देकर साफ़ फैसला लेगा ?
A long-time Akali Dal organiser, Sarbjot Singh Sabi built his political career inside Shiromani Akali Dal, rising from circle president at a young age to district and zonal roles. In the 2022 Mukerian election, he secured 28,984 votes on Akali Dal ticket, finishing fourth. Later in 2025, he switched to Congress. Now, as 2027 approaches and with Sabi gone, will Akali Dal struggle to find another strong candidate in Mukerian ? And after inducting a leader shaped by years of Akali politics, will Congress actually trust Sabi with the Mukerian ticket or simply use him to weaken rivals without fully backing him ?
