Aujla criticized the central government for its handling of border security, drug trafficking, and funding, claiming Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three visits to the state failed to yield substantive policy shifts. He specifically pointed to what he described as federal overreach into educational institutions and the withholding of critical state funds as evidence that the BJP prioritizes control over the welfare of Punjab. The Congress leader also directed fire at his traditional rivals, the Akali Dal, accusing them of failing the Sikh community during their previous tenure in power.
Despite the friction, political chatter regarding a rapprochement between the two former allies persists. However, Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon recently signaled a go-it-alone strategy, declaring that his party is preparing to contest all 117 assembly seats in 2027. This position contrasts with the views of some within the SAD, such as Vice President Sanjiv Talwar, who argued that a unified front remains the only viable path to unseating the current state government.
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