NEW DELHI — Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal held a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Parliament House in New Delhi, amid growing political activity ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Sources described the interaction as cordial, focusing on key governance and developmental concerns impacting the state.
The meeting covered critical state-specific matters, including Punjab’s current socio-economic situation, ongoing development initiatives, and future growth prospects. Discussions reportedly touched upon administrative and public challenges in the state, such as law and order, recurring recruitment examination paper leaks, and the fight against the drug menace.
The high-level interaction has sparked renewed political speculation regarding the potential revival of an alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiromani Akali Dal, who severed their long-standing partnership in 2020 over the now-repealed farm laws. While neither the Prime Minister’s Office nor the Akali Dal released an official statement detailing formal alliance negotiations, political observers view the dialogue as a significant milestone in Punjab’s evolving political landscape.
