In a significant political development ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its decision to contest all 13 seats in Punjab independently, ending speculations of a possible alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). This decision marks a departure from the BJP's previous alliances in the state. BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar and BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa have both confirmed the party's intention to directly connect with the voters of Punjab, emphasizing that PM Modi will lead their efforts. The move has elicited reactions from various political quarters, including the Punjab Congress and the SAD itself. Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Warring commented on the BJP's standalone approach, while SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal emphasized that for his party, 'principles are more important than a number game' and 'ideology is more important than the number game', highlighting the ideological commitment of SAD over electoral alliances. SAD spokesperson Arshdeep Singh Kler also highlighted the difference between personal affiliations and political alliances.
VIDEO | "Shiromani Akali Dal is an ideological party. For us, ideology is more important than the number game. The Delhi-based parties indulge in vote politics, but for us it is about Punjab," says Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal (@officeofssbadal) on BJP announcing… https://t.co/jnZwNcQ3OO
#WATCH | On Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar's statement on the party going solo in the state for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Shiromani Akali Dal spokesperson Arshdeep Singh Kler says, "Personal affiliations are one thing, alliance is something else. If Shiromani Akali Dal forged… https://t.co/zzDLnnWzgC
#WATCH | On Lok Sabha Election 2024, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal says, "Shiromani Akali Dal is not an ordinary political party. It is a part of principles. For us, principles are more important than a number game. In 103 years, Shiromani Akali Dal has… https://t.co/Jp3dhjOA89
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VIDEO | Here's what Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Warring (@RajaBrar_INC) said on BJP's decision to go it alone in Punjab in Lok Sabha polls. "Finally, they (BJP) have made this statement. They (BJP and Akali Dal) wanted to form an alliance because they knew they won't… https://t.co/Kyeaz36SvI
BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar Announces That The Party Will Contest Alone In The Upcoming LS Elections In The State https://t.co/ZJ7Gq5mzXJ
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BJP Punjab state president Sunil Jakhar said the party will contest all 13 seats and will not form an alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal #Punjab https://t.co/YG8P6HhjAX
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#WATCH | Delhi: On seat sharing in Punjab for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa says, "... The party has decided that we will contest all 13 seats on our own. We want to remain in direct contact with the people of Punjab... We are sure, PM Modi will… https://t.co/rNHaJMOcNI
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