{
  "id": 575158,
  "title": "Old allies, new equation? Why SAD and BJP may join hands for Punjab polls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/old-allies-new-equation-why-sad-and-bjp-may-join-hands-for-punjab",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T12:58:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/old-allies-new-equation-why-sad-and-bjp-may-join-hands-for-2027-punjab-assembly-elections/articleshow/133151042.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini has categorically denied any prospective alliance with Shiromani Akali Dal for 2027 Punjab assembly elections. However, recent discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal have led to renewed speculation around possible tie-up. After the meeting, SAD, whose electoral fortunes have waned significantly, changed its…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}