National Times Bureau :- Amid ongoing political discussions and contrasting statements surrounding a possible alliance between the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, a viral video clip has added a new dimension to the debate. The video, which appears to be part of a public opinion survey, shows individuals being asked about the likelihood of an SAD–BJP tie-up and their voting preferences in such a scenario.
The clip has circulated widely on social media at a time when political observers are closely tracking signals from both parties. However, leaders from both the Shiromani Akali Dal and the BJP have categorically denied any involvement in or authorization of such a survey, distancing their parties from the viral content. Senior leaders have maintained that no official survey is being conducted by either side, raising questions about who is behind the exercise and what its intent may be.
The timing of the video is significant, as speculation about a possible alliance has been gaining momentum in recent weeks. Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has publicly spoken in favour of an alliance, adding fuel to the political discourse. In contrast, the BJP’s state leadership has so far refrained from making any definitive statement, indicating that any decision on alliances will ultimately be taken by the party’s central leadership.
It is worth noting that similar discussions had surfaced during the run-up to the recent Lok Sabha elections, when an SAD–BJP partnership was widely anticipated. Despite prolonged talks, disagreements over seat-sharing prevented the alliance from materialising. The resurfacing of alliance speculation through an unverified survey video has once again brought the political future of both parties into sharp public focus as Punjab slowly moves towards the 2027 Assembly polls.
