A) Amit Shah appears determined to make the BJP a standalone force in Punjab rather than rely on former allies.
B) The BJP seems convinced that its future growth in Punjab depends on expanding independently, not revisiting old partnerships.
C) Amit Shah may be underestimating the Akali Dal's resilience and its ability to reconnect with sections of Punjab's traditional electorate.
D) If the BJP struggles to make major gains in 2027, critics may argue that Shah's confidence in going solo crossed into overconfidence.