In March-April, out of the DAP fertilizer shipment sent to Punjab by the Indian government, 60% of the samples failed. Of the 40 samples taken by the agriculture department, 24 failed, and only 16 passed the standard quality.
Opinion
Was any action taken, or has inaction emboldened others, resulting in current black-marketing?
As Sukhbir Singh Badal projects the 2027 Punjab elections as a straight fight between the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Indian National Congress, while consistently downplaying the growing footprint of the Bharatiya Janata Party despite recent political shifts. Does this narrative suggest a genuine belief that BJP lacks ground strength in Punjab or could it hint at a possible tacit understanding, strategic coordination, or even a last-minute alliance being quietly kept as an option ahead of the 2027 elections ?
जैसे सुखबीर सिंह बादल 2027 के पंजाब चुनाव को शिरोमणि अकाली दल और भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस के बीच सीधी टक्कर के रूप में पेश कर रहे हैं, और साथ ही हालिया राजनीतिक बदलावों के बावजूद भारतीय जनता पार्टी की बढ़ती मौजूदगी को लगातार कम करके आंक रहे हैं। क्या यह वास्तव में पंजाब की राजनीति को लेकर उनका आत्मविश्वास भरा आकलन है या फिर यह संकेत देता है कि कहीं न कहीं कोई अंदरूनी समझ, रणनीतिक तालमेल, या 2027 से पहले आखिरी समय में गठबंधन का विकल्प खुला रखा गया है ?
Public anger over long power cuts is growing across Punjab, and protests are now visible in many areas. Shiromani Akali Dal is actively on the streets, raising issues and trying to rebuild its base after being reduced to very few seats in 2022. In contrast, Congress appears quiet and less visible on ground issues, with little direct engagement seen in recent protests. As the political space of opposition begins to shift, is this the start of a comeback for Akali Dal, and if this continues, could 2027 see a reversal where Akali Dal regains strength while Congress risks losing even its safer seats ?
