A) Sukhbir Badal could be betting on freebies to turn the Akali Dal’s fortunes around.
B) The welfare pitch may be an attempt to make the Akali Dal relevant to voters who have moved away.
C) Punjab’s 2027 politics could become a bidding war over who promises the most.
D) Sukhbir Badal may have to explain whether these promises are an electoral lifeline or another bill for Punjab.