Chandigarh, Nov. 15 -- The Tarn Taran bypoll result has provided a much-needed morale boost for the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa, the SAD candidate, secured second place, maintaining a competitive position throughout the 16 rounds of counting, despite the eventual win of Harmeet Singh Sandhu from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Randhawa's performance is seen as a positive signal for the party, especially as she led the first three rounds before trailing Sandhu. Analysts believe the result marks the revival of moderate Panthic politics under Sukhbir Singh Badal's leadership, with the breakaway faction led by Giani Harpreet Singh failing to gain legitimacy.

Despite AAP's dominance, the SAD managed to hold its ground in T...