Which political party gained more support from the Dalit segment in Punjab after its reorganisation in 1966?
1) Akali party
2) Congress party
3) Communist party
4) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

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The Congress party received more support from the Dalit segment, whether Hindu or Sikh, compared to the Akali party in Punjab after its reorganisation in 1966.

Following the reorganization of Punjab in 1966, the Akali Party attained power in both 1967 and 1977 through coalition governments. Despite the territorial adjustments, their political footing was still uncertain. Their administration faced setbacks as it was prematurely dissolved by the Central authority during its tenure. Additionally, they encountered limitations in garnering a substantial endorsement from the Hindu population. Furthermore, the Sikh community, similar to other religious groups, displayed internal divisions based on caste and socioeconomic strata. It's noteworthy that the Congress party managed to secure more backing from the Dalit segment, irrespective of being Hindu or Sikh, compared to the Akali party.