Delhi assembly elections: SAD to put its weight behind BJP candidates

NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), which pulled out of Delhi assembly polls due to differences with BJP, has decided to back the BJP candidates.


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The newly-formed Jago (Jag Aasra Guru Ott) party led by former SAD Delhi president Manjit Singh GK has also agreed to help BJP candidates with workers and resources.

At a joint press conference with SAD president Sukhbir Badal, BJP national president JP Nadda said the Akali party had decided to support BJP. "SAD is one of the oldest constituents of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. The strong coalition between the two will remain intact," Nadda said.

Akali Dal's decision to not contest the polls had triggered concerns in BJP that it might alienate a section of Sikh voters, which can influence over a dozen seats in Delhi.