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Ludhiana: Anil Joshi’s exit from all positions in the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has sent shockwaves through Punjab politics, raising questions about the loyalties of key Ludhiana leaders and fuelling speculation about a potential return to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of crucial municipal polls. The spotlight has now turned to two local leaders, Kamal Chaitley and RD Sharma, who had joined SAD alongside Joshi. Speculation is rife about whether they will remain with SAD or return to the BJP, their previous political home.
BJP sources claim that efforts are underway to bring Sharma back into the fold. Sharma, a former deputy mayor under the SAD-BJP alliance in Punjab, is considered valuable. Following Joshi’s announcement, Sharma reportedly received calls from BJP encouraging him to rejoin.
But Chaitley’s close ties with SAD president Sukhbir Badal may make his return to the BJP challenging. Sharma said he was yet to decide about switching sides. A BJP ex-councillor, said: “While we give chance to new faces, we also value Sharma’s experience.
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