In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP secured 18.56% of Punjab’s vote share, while the Shiromani Akali Dal received 13.42%. Together, they accounted for nearly 32% of the vote. However, the BJP won no seats, and the Akali Dal won just one. The two parties are now discussing an alliance for the 2027 Assembly elections, but talks remain stuck over seat-sharing, constituencies and the Chief Ministerial candidate. Can their combined vote share translate into a winning alliance or will the struggle over seats and leadership weaken their chances ?
2024 के लोकसभा चुनाव में भाजपा को पंजाब में 18.56% वोट मिले, जबकि शिरोमणि अकाली दल को 13.42% वोट मिले। दोनों का संयुक्त वोट शेयर लगभग 32% रहा। हालांकि, भाजपा एक भी सीट नहीं जीत सकी, जबकि अकाली दल को केवल एक सीट मिली। दोनों दल 2027 के विधानसभा चुनाव से पहले गठबंधन पर चर्चा कर रहे हैं लेकिन सीटों के बंटवारे, निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों और मुख्यमंत्री पद के उम्मीदवार को लेकर बातचीत अटकी हुई है। क्या दोनों का संयुक्त वोट शेयर उन्हें चुनावी जीत दिला सकता है या सीटों और नेतृत्व की खींचतान उनकी संभावनाओं को कमजोर कर देगी ?
With door-to-door outreach across all 117 Assembly constituencies from October 6, a manifesto release planned for November 1, a statewide bus yatra from November 10, and a mega rally set for December 8, the Shiromani Akali Dal has laid out a packed campaign calendar. The party says it will seek public input on its manifesto and raise issues such as drugs, farming, jobs and law and order. But will an early start and a busy campaign schedule help the party build lasting public trust or will voters look for clear plans and proof of results beyond rallies and promises ?
