When Badal was first elected as the CM in March 1970, he headed a coalition government of Akali Dal (Sant) and Jana Sangh. In June 1970 Jana Sangh withdrew support from the Badal government over their difference about place of Hindi in Punjab.
Later his minority government looked to rival Akali Dal faction headed by ex-CM Gurnam Singh. In November 1970, Akali Dal faction led by Gurnam Singh merged with Akali Dal (Sant) and became part of Badal government.
However, due to internal conflicts Gurnam Singh along with other 17 Akali MLA's deflected and formed a new faction.
Subsequently, Badal resigned as chief minister on 13 June and recommended the dissolution of assembly. On 15 June, President's Rule was imposed in Punjab.