Following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has expressed its support for two key constitutional measures before Parliament - the Women's Reservation Bill and the proposed delimitation exercise. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal asserted that women should receive their share of representation in legislatures immediately, citing the teachings of Sikh Gurus who championed women's dignity and equality. The party also supported a uniform 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats for all states, rather than linking delimitation to the 2011 Census. The announcement adds political intrigue to Punjab's upcoming Assembly elections, sparking speculation of a potential SAD-BJP alliance in 2027, as both parties have been engaged in discussions following their split in 2020 over farm laws. Meanwhile, the Centre is seeking support for legislation providing 33% reservation for women in legislatures from 2029 and for redrawing Lok Sabha constituencies. The developments come amidst opposition from southern states on a delimitation exercise linked to updated population figures.