In Punjab, there are approximately 40 universities for 500 colleges. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh has around 90 universities for 5500 colleges, and Rajasthan has 89 universities for about 2500 colleges.
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In your opinion, is the college-to-university ratio adequate, or has it become a business trend to open universities so rapidly?
Sukhbir Singh Badal has accused the Aam Aadmi Party of propping up Akali Dal Waris Punjab De to divide the Panthic vote and weaken the Shiromani Akali Dal ahead of 2027. He has also questioned Manpreet Singh Ayali’s political alignment, alleging that it is part of a wider political strategy. With multiple factions now competing for influence, Punjab’s traditional Akali political space is becoming increasingly crowded. Who has the strongest claim to the Panthic political space before 2027 ?
सुखबीर सिंह बादल ने आम आदमी पार्टी पर आरोप लगाया है कि उसने 2027 से पहले पंथक वोट को बांटने और शिरोमणि अकाली दल को कमजोर करने के लिए ‘अकाली दल वारिस पंजाब दे’ को आगे बढ़ाया है। उन्होंने मनप्रीत सिंह अयाली के राजनीतिक रुख पर भी सवाल उठाते हुए इसे एक बड़ी राजनीतिक रणनीति का हिस्सा बताया है। कई गुटों के प्रभाव के लिए मैदान में होने के साथ, पंजाब की पारंपरिक अकाली राजनीति की जगह अब पहले से कहीं ज्यादा भीड़भाड़ वाली हो गई है। 2027 से पहले पंथक राजनीतिक जगह पर सबसे मजबूत दावा किसका है ?
Sukhbir Singh Badal’s recent jibe at leaders with shorn hair and trimmed beards claiming to be “Punjab de waris” has put the question of who truly represents Akali politics back in the spotlight. Manpreet Singh Ayali, once a close Sukhbir aide, now occupies a different political space. As the Shiromani Akali Dal looks towards 2027, who has the stronger claim to carry the Akali legacy forward ? Who represents the stronger Akali future ?
