For 23 years, the Akali Dal and the BJP shared a strong political alliance formed in 1997. The partnership successfully combined rural Sikh votes with urban Hindu votes and helped the alliance win elections in 1997, 2007 and 2012.
Split In Akali Dal Poses Major Challenge For 2027 Punjab Polls
For 23 years, the Akali Dal and the BJP shared a strong political alliance formed in 1997. The partnership successfully combined rural Sikh votes with urban Hindu votes and helped the alliance win elections in 1997, 2007 and 2012.
Published: 2 June 2026
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