A) Sukhbir Singh Badal may consider an alliance only if it strengthens Akali Dal’s position, not BJP’s.
B) Many people feel Akali Dal’s revival under Sukhbir is built on standing independently.
C) Electoral realities could eventually force both parties to rethink old rivalries.
D) The biggest test may be whether Sukhbir Singh Badal believes he needs BJP more than BJP needs him.