Arvind Khanna Joins Akali Dal: Major Blow to BJP, Reshapes Sangrur Politics
Arvind Khanna Joins Akali Dal: Major Blow to BJP, Reshapes Sangrur Politics
Sangrur: February 15, 2026
A political bombshell ahead of 2027 Punjab Assembly polls: BJP Punjab Vice President and two-time MLA Arvind Khanna joined Shiromani Akali Dal with associates. SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal personally inducted him at his residence, appointing him Sangrur constituency in-charge.
Political Journey
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Congress Start: Won 2002 Sangrur, 2012 Dhuri on Congress ticket; close to Capt Amarinder Singh.
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BJP Shift: Joined January 2022; state VP from December 2022. Contested 2022 Assembly, 2024 Lok Sabha from Sangrur (lost both).
Blow to BJP?
Exit amid Akali-BJP alliance talks signals SAD’s aggressive recapture of influence. Badal welcomed district BJP chief Dharminder Singh Dullat and others too, strengthening Sangrur-Dhuri belt.
Social Impact (Ummeed Foundation)
Khanna’s strong local hold stems from 20+ years of health/social work via Ummeed Foundation. Badal hailed his contributions for bolstering SAD in Sangrur.
Key Notes:
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New Role: Sangrur In-Charge (SAD).
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Old Ties: Sukhbir-Khanna friendship since 1997.
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2027 Strategy: SAD eyes lost ground in Sangrur-Dhuri.
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