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SAD seeks CM post as talks on BJP alliance intensify ahead of Punjab 2027 polls
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 12:36 PM
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Ahead of the 2027 Punjab assembly elections, the Shiromani Akali Dal is pressing the BJP for a coalition, demanding the chief minister’s chair while the BJP remains cautious over power sharing.
Punjab is gearing up for its 2027 state assembly elections, and the political calculus is shifting as the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) re‑opens coalition talks with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Sources close to the negotiations say that SAD is positioning itself as a king‑maker, seeking a formal partnership that could consolidate anti‑Congress votes.
The core demand from SAD is the chief ministerial post, a stance that reflects its ambition to lead the state government if the alliance materialises. BJP officials, meanwhile, appear hesitant to concede the top slot, focusing instead on securing a share of ministerial portfolios that would preserve their influence in a potential coalition.
Political analysts note that an SAD‑BJP tie‑up could reshape the electoral map, especially in rural constituencies where SAD enjoys a strong base. However, the partnership remains tentative, with both parties weighing the risks of alienating their respective support groups ahead of the vote.
The core demand from SAD is the chief ministerial post, a stance that reflects its ambition to lead the state government if the alliance materialises. BJP officials, meanwhile, appear hesitant to concede the top slot, focusing instead on securing a share of ministerial portfolios that would preserve their influence in a potential coalition.
Political analysts note that an SAD‑BJP tie‑up could reshape the electoral map, especially in rural constituencies where SAD enjoys a strong base. However, the partnership remains tentative, with both parties weighing the risks of alienating their respective support groups ahead of the vote.