Chandigarh, Oct. 14 -- With several key leaders in the Punjab BJP and grassroots workers pushing for re-stitching the alliance with the party's oldest ally, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), ahead of the high-stakes 2027 assembly elections, the pressure is mounting on the central leadership to make its position clear.

While some senior leaders argue that ground realities favour a tie-up, others believe that going solo allows the BJP to expand its footprint in the state. The issue resonated during the party's core group meeting chaired by Punjab affairs in-charge Satish Poonia on October 11, with leaders warning that continued uncertainty could hurt the party's prospects in the polls.

Those advocating an alliance include veteran leaders such as...