A) His calm and intellectual image hides the instincts of a deeply sharp political operator.
B) Challenging the Badal camp gave Chandumajra the image of a leader willing to speak uncomfortable truths.
C) Many voters also feel Akali rebellions often look more about internal power fights than ideology.
D) Without the Badal structure behind him, 2027 may reveal how much independent political strength Chandumajra actually has left.