An active political career requires physical fitness, energy and the ability to keep up with a demanding public schedule. As President of the Shiromani Akali Dal, Sukhbir Singh Badal continues to remain active in political programmes across Punjab. At the same time, many believe that maintaining better physical fitness is important for meeting the demands of modern political leadership. Looking at his overall health and fitness, how would you rate Sukhbir Singh Badal's ability to meet the physical demands of public life?
Sunil Kumar Jakhar remains an important BJP leader in Punjab, but after nearly three years as state president, he has been replaced by Kewal Singh Dhillon. With the BJP preparing for a much bigger 2027 battle, his reduced organisational role has raised questions about how the party plans to use his experience, political network and understanding of Punjab. Has the BJP underused Jakhar’s political value or is keeping him away from the top state post part of a larger strategy ?
सुनील कुमार जाखड़ अभी भी पंजाब में भाजपा के एक अहम नेता हैं लेकिन करीब तीन साल तक प्रदेश अध्यक्ष रहने के बाद अब उनकी जगह केवल सिंह ढिल्लों ने ले ली है। 2027 की बड़ी चुनावी लड़ाई की तैयारी के बीच संगठन में जाखड़ की कम होती भूमिका ने सवाल खड़े किए हैं कि पार्टी उनके अनुभव, राजनीतिक नेटवर्क और पंजाब की समझ का कितना इस्तेमाल करेगी। क्या भाजपा ने जाखड़ की राजनीतिक ताकत का पूरा इस्तेमाल नहीं किया या उन्हें प्रदेश अध्यक्ष पद से हटाना पार्टी की बड़ी रणनीति का हिस्सा है ?
The BJP is no longer looking at Punjab through the old “junior partner” lens. With the party pushing for a bigger role and a possible return of the Akali alliance in the picture, the real battle may be over who sets the direction of the alliance. But can the BJP claim the driver’s seat without alienating the Akali Dal’s traditional base or losing the advantage of an alliance ?
