BJP signals solo Punjab fight, but some eye SAD tie-up
BL Santhosh said the BJP will contest all 117 assembly seats during a Punjab visit, ruling out a revival of the alliance with the SAD.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has declared its intention to contest all 117 assembly seats in Punjab during the upcoming elections without entering into an alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), according to senior BJP leaders. However, there are indications that negotiations for a potential alliance are still ongoing. BL Santhosh, the national general secretary of organisation for the BJP, reiterated the party's stance on Monday, stating that Punjab is ready for a change and the BJP is prepared to form its first-ever government in the state.
Despite this, some senior leaders within the party believe that an alliance with the SAD could benefit the SAD cadre, as the mood among the SAD supporters appears to be in favor of reuniting. The SAD president, Sukhbir Singh Badal, recently met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which has fueled speculation about a possible coalition.
However, BJP leaders are urging their cadre not to depend on an ally and to prepare for the elections on their own.
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