The debate over a possible SAD-BJP alliance in Punjab has gained fresh momentum after Shiromani Akali Dal leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal made a cryptic reference to a possible future “agreement” with Delhi, without naming the BJP.
Speaking at a massive rally in Longowal to mark the 41st death anniversary of Sant Harchand Singh Longowal, Harsimrat first appeared to signal that she was deliberately holding back from spelling out what could be coming. “It is not my duty to speak, so I am holding my tongue. “May Guru Sahib bless us and may the people give us strength. At the same time, an alliance would carry considerable challenges. The farm law episode remains a defining point in the relationship, while the BJP’s independent expansion in Punjab means it may not be willing to return to the old seat-sharing arrangement.
Once again, the foundation of development and progress should be laid in Punjab, so that it benefits the people and Punjab,” Harsimrat said. For the SAD, any alliance would also have to be carefully positioned so that it does not alienate its traditional support base or undermine its claim of representing Punjab’s interests.
You will come to know on your own,” she said.
There should be such agreements through which development and progress works are carried out from Delhi, as used to happen earlier.
