A) BJP leaders may have to defend the Shiromani Akali Dal despite years of criticising it.
B) Turncoat leaders could feel sidelined if old Akali Dal leaders regain influence within the alliance.
C) Seat-sharing could limit BJP leaders’ chances of contesting from constituencies where they have built their own support base.
D) An alliance could help the BJP expand its reach but it may also create fresh tensions within its Punjab unit.