Arvind Kejriwal has a message for Punjab. The AAP chief is accusing BJP of quietly rebuilding ties with its old ally, the Akali Dal, even as both parties deny it in public.
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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday intensified the political discourse in Punjab by alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was keen on reviving ties with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), despite public differences between the two parties.
In a social media post, Kejriwal launched a sarcastic attack on both political outfits, claiming that discussions around a possible alliance reflected political compulsions rather than ideological commitments. Without presenting any evidence of ongoing negotiations, he suggested that efforts were being made to bring the former allies back onto a common political platform ahead of future electoral contests.
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The AAP chief also targeted the BJP over its defence of central investigating agencies and accused opposition parties of attempting to reshape their political narratives for electoral advantage. He further mocked what he described as the contradiction of parties allegedly associated by rivals with past controversies, seeking to campaign on the same issues during elections.
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His remarks come amid recurring speculation in Punjab’s political circles about whether the BJP and the Akali Dal could explore a renewed partnership after their long-standing alliance collapsed in the wake of the farmers’ agitation. Neither party, however, has formally indicated any move towards an electoral understanding.
The ruling AAP maintained that Punjab voters should remain alert to what it called “opportunistic political realignments,” arguing that issues such as drug abuse and sacrilege had repeatedly been used as major election themes in the state.
Political observers believe Kejriwal’s comments are aimed at keeping pressure on opposition parties while reinforcing AAP’s narrative ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Drug trafficking, law and order, and accountability for past controversies continue to remain sensitive political subjects in Punjab.
Meanwhile, BJP leaders have repeatedly ruled out alliance speculation. The party’s central and state leadership have publicly stated that the BJP is preparing to contest all 117 Assembly constituencies in Punjab on its own strength. Party leaders have maintained that organisational expansion remains their primary focus in the state.
Kejriwal’s statement has triggered fresh political debate, with reactions from rival parties expected as Punjab’s political atmosphere gradually heats up ahead of the next electoral cycle.
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