Archive · 15 Jan 2026
SAD Promises Freebies and Policies Ahead of 2027 Polls
Sukhbir Singh Badal, the leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), made big promises at his party's meeting.
He said if his party wins the 2027 elections, young people will get a big loan with no interest.
Farmers who don't have water connections will get them for free.
He also said only people from Punjab will get government jobs.
Badal criticized the current government for giving jobs to people from outside Punjab.
He promised to stop Punjab's water from going to Rajasthan and to open new medical colleges.
He also talked about a video involving the Chief Minister, saying it was disrespectful to the Sikh community.
Badal said his party will always keep its promises and will fight against unfair policies.
SAD promises Rs 10 lakh interest-free loans for youths if elected in 2027.
All farmers without tubewell connections will receive free connections.
State government jobs will be restricted to Punjabis only.
SAD plans to stop Punjab's water from flowing into Rajasthan and divert it to local farmers.
16 new medical colleges to be established, with 50% seats reserved for poor students.
- Who
- Sukhbir Singh Badal, President of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)
- What
- Announced various policies and promises ahead of the 2027 polls
- When
- During the party’s annual conference on Thursday
- Where
- Takhtupura, Moga, Punjab
- Why
- To woo voters and address the party's identity and survival crisis
- Organization
- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)
- Leader
- Sukhbir Singh Badal
- Event
- Annual conference in Takhtupura, Moga
- Key Promises
- Rs 10L interest-free loan for youths, free tubewell connections, 50% reservation in medical colleges
- Controversial Statement
- State government jobs only for Punjabis
- Additional Policies
- Stop water flow to Rajasthan, reopen Sewa Kendras, establish Skill university
- Criticism
- Alleged sacrilege by CM Bhagwant Mann
- Future Plans
- Expand pro-farmer and pro-poor policies