Bibi Jagir Kaur hints at returning to Akali Dal, advocates BJP alliance

Former SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kaur has hinted at returning to the Shiromani Akali Dal under Sukhbir Singh Badal. Along with this, she has also strongly advocated for renewing ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Punjab.

In an interview with a social media channel, she disclosed that the objective with which the revived Akali Dal was formed could not be achieved. She stated that this new organization could not even be registered with the Election Commission.

She emphasized that there is a strong need to strengthen the 106-year-old original party and added that she herself never broke ties with the Akali Dal. According to her, if leaders continue to maintain distance among themselves, grievances will never end.

Bibi Jagir Kaur said that mutual disputes can be resolved through face-to-face talks with Sukhbir Singh Badal. Regarding potential questions from people on her return to the party, she said that everyone will get satisfactory answers when the time comes.

Mentioning the alliance with the BJP, she said that the late Parkash Singh Badal used to continuously deploy six to seven officers just to secure funds for central schemes. She believes that a strong government can be established in the state only when both parties come together.

Key developments

• Bibi Jagir Kaur spoke about resolving differences by sitting down with Sukhbir Singh Badal.
• She admitted that the mission of the revived Akali Dal remained unfulfilled and it was not even registered.
• Supported the Akali-BJP alliance to form a strong government in Punjab.