Bargaining Tactics: Why BJP's 'Solo Pitch' in Punjab May Have a Message for Akalis The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) decision to contest all 117 assembly seats in Punjab on its own strength has sent shockwaves through the state's politics.
On the surface, it appears to be a bold move by the party to assert its independence and build an individual base in the state.
Historically, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has dominated Punjab's politics, with the BJP playing second fiddle.