Naresh Gujral, veteran SAD leader and son of former PM I.K. Gujral, is known as a soft-spoken, principled voice in a party famous for sharp politics. Recently, he endorsed PM Narendra Modi’s firm stand on protecting India’s national interest amid strained India–U.S. relations. With speculation about a SAD-BJP alliance ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, could Gujral’s influence be instrumental in bringing the two parties together?
Suggestions - SLAH
A) Yes, his principled voice could bridge SAD and BJP for 2027.
B) Partly, but younger leaders and party politics will decide the alliance.
C) No, he’s more of a symbolic figure than a dealmaker.
Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who wielded influence in Union politics while leading SAD’s image, has faced criticism for distance from grassroots voters. As 2027 approaches, how will voters perceive her?
हरसिमरत कौर बादल जिन्होंने अकाली दल की छवि को आगे बढ़ाते हुए केंद्रीय राजनीति में प्रभाव डाला, को ज़मीनी स्तर के मतदाताओं से दूरी बनाए रखने के लिए आलोचनाओं का सामना करना पड़ा है। 2027 के क़रीब आते ही, मतदाता उन्हें किस नज़रिए से देखेंगे?
Iqbal Singh Jhundan, senior-most leader of Shiromani Akali Dal, former MLA from Dhuri (2007–2012) and Amargarh (2012–2017), core committee member, and SAD’s Lok Sabha candidate from Sangrur, lost in the 2024 elections and is now part of the rebel faction. With repeated defeats and shifting loyalties, can voters really trust his leadership ahead of 2027?
