Punjab BJP chief on alliance with Akalis: ‘We are going solo in 2027’

The BJP is just BJP, united and the largest party in the country, said Punjab BJP chief. (@KewalDhillonPB/X) 5 min readNew DelhiAug 13, 2026 06:53 AM IST First published on: Aug 12, 2026 at 10:29 PM IST Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon’s over three-month tenure has been eventful. A former Congressman who joined the BJP in June 2022, Dhillon has faced backlash from “taksali (authentic)” BJP workers over organisational changes. More recently, Dhillon has faced questions over the prospect of rekindling ties with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sukhbir Singh Badal. In an interview with The Indian Express, Dhillon speaks about the party’s affairs in Punjab, the possible alliance with the SAD and BJP’s roadmap for the 2027 Assembly polls, among other issues. Excerpts: