Sukhbir Singh Badal meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid alliance speculation
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Parliament House complex, sparking widespread speculation regarding a potential revival of the political alliance between the SAD and the BJP in Punjab. Following the meeting, the SAD announced its support for the women's reservation bill and the central government's delimitation proposal, marking a shift from its previous opposition to such measures.
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What Happened
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Parliament House complex in New Delhi. Following the meeting, Badal announced that his party supports the central government's proposal for a 50% increase in legislative seats across states through delimitation. The party also formally demanded the immediate implementation of the women's reservation bill.
The meeting has fueled political speculation about a potential electoral partnership between the SAD and the BJP ahead of upcoming assembly elections in Punjab. The two parties previously ended their long-standing alliance in 2020 during protests over contentious farm laws. While party representatives have not confirmed a formal pact, the shift in the SAD's stance on central legislation is being viewed by observers as a significant development in the state's political landscape.
Key Facts
- Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Parliament House complex.Source not recorded
- The Shiromani Akali Dal announced support for the women's reservation bill.Source not recorded
- The SAD expressed support for a 50% increase in legislative seats through delimitation.Source not recorded
- The SAD and BJP ended their alliance in 2020 over farm laws.Source not recorded
- The meeting has triggered speculation about a potential electoral alliance for Punjab elections.Source not recorded
The Timeline16
Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.
7 Aug
- DHDeccan HeraldShiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal meets PM Modi
- TOIThe Times of IndiaSukhbir Badal meets PM Modi, fuels alliance buzz ahead of Punjab polls next year
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8 Aug
- TOIThe Times of IndiaPM Modi's meet with Badal fuels buzz about BJP-SAD pact
- TOIThe Times of IndiaAlliance on the cards? SAD backs Delimitation Bill day after Badal-PM Modi meet
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- English6 of 9
- Hindiहिन्दी1 of 2
- Teluguతెలుగు1 of 2
- Odiaଓଡ଼ିଆ2 of 2
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- NorthCarried1 of 4
- WestNot carried0 of 5
- Central IndiaNot carried0 of 1
- EastCarried2 of 5
- North-eastNot carried0 of 2
- SouthCarried2 of 10
10 of the 26 states we read have local coverage. Concentrated in the North. Also carried by 5 national mastheads.
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