Big Breaking: Senior Akali Leader Likely To Join AAP
Babushahi Network
Chandigarh, May 13, 2026: Punjab politics may be headed for a significant realignment ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, with reports suggesting that some senior leaders of the Punar Surjit Shiromani Akali Dal are planning to join the Aam Aadmi Party.
According to political circles, one prominent Akali leader is believed to have reached an advanced stage of discussions with the AAP leadership and could formally join the party at any time.
The strongest speculation centres around a senior Akali leader from Patiala who alongwith his workers and supporter likely to join AAP soon. Sources indicate that the AAP leadership is in direct talks with him, and he may be offered a party ticket from his current Assembly constituency in the next Punjab Assembly elections.
If the move materializes, it could mark a major development in Punjab’s political landscape and further intensify the battle for 2027.