A) The BJP may protect its newcomers by reserving enough seats for its own candidates.
B) A renewed alliance could force the BJP to prioritise the Shiromani Akali Dal’s demands over some newcomers.
C) Turncoats may have helped the BJP expand in Punjab but could now face a fight for tickets.
D) If the alliance happens, the final seat-sharing deal will reveal whether the BJP’s newcomers have a real place in its plans.