BSP sever ties with Akali Dal, to contest alone in Punjab

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has announced the termination of its alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in Punjab, citing the latter's alignment with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The decision comes three days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah mentioned ongoing talks between the BJP and SAD. Despite SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal downplaying the alliance talks, BSP has chosen to contest the elections in Punjab independently.