SAD snapped ties with NDA 'out of compulsion', says dissident Akali leader Sukhdev Dhindsa
4 years, 6 months ago

SAD snapped ties with NDA 'out of compulsion', says dissident Akali leader Sukhdev Dhindsa

Firstpost  

SAD had on Saturday quit the National Democratic Alliance over the farm bills issue, the third major party to walk out of the BJP-led coalition in the last couple of years Chandigarh: Dissident Akali leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa on Sunday said the Shiromani Akali Dal snapped ties with the NDA out of compulsion as farmers were angry with it over the farm bills. The Shiromani Akali Dal had on Saturday quit the National Democratic Alliance over the farm bills issue, the third major party to walk out of the BJP-led coalition in the last couple of years. He said the Akali Dal initially supported the bills with even party stalwart Parkash Singh Badal speaking in the favour. Badal’s wife and SAD leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal had on 17 September quit the Union Cabinet after he strongly opposed the bills in Lok Sabha, claiming these legislations will “destroy” the agriculture sector in Punjab.

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Dhami turns down SAD’s request to withdraw resignation
1 month, 1 week ago

Dhami turns down SAD’s request to withdraw resignation

Hindustan Times  

Harjinder Singh Dhami declined the request of Shiromani Akali Dal leaders to take back his resignation on Wednesday. Dhami resigned on February 17 after Akal Takth Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh condemned the termination of services of Giani Harpreet Singh as Damdama Sahib Jathedar. Harjinder Singh Dhami A special meeting of the executive committee of SGPC has been called on February …

Vertical split in SAD likely as Dhindsa slams Badal for ‘unconstitutional’ decisions
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Vertical split in SAD likely as Dhindsa slams Badal for ‘unconstitutional’ decisions

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The unsavoury developments in the 103-year-old Shiromani Akali Dal, including expelled Akali stalwart Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa and rebel leader Gurpartap Singh Wadala tearing into party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, are indicative of the party heading for a vertical split. After his expulsion, former party patron Dhindsa slammed the SAD president for the party’s “unconstitutional’’ decisions. Also, rebel Akali leader …

Akali Dal crisis deepens as party patron revokes rebels’ expulsion
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Akali Dal crisis deepens as party patron revokes rebels’ expulsion

The Hindu  

The crises in Shiromani Akali Dal, which has been passing through a difficult phase, appears to be deepening amid rebellion within the party against the top party leadership. On Wednesday, a day after the party’s disciplinary committee expelled eight rebel leaders and a few other leaders from the primary membership of the party on the pretext of indulging in anti-party …

SAD rebels up ante against Sukhbir, launch ‘Akali Dal Bachao Lehar’
8 months, 1 week ago

SAD rebels up ante against Sukhbir, launch ‘Akali Dal Bachao Lehar’

Hindustan Times  

Rebel Shiromani Akali Dal leaders on Monday announced Gurpartap Singh Wadala as convener to lead ‘Akali Dal Bachao Lehar. Former president of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Bibi Jagir Kaur, former ministers Parminder Singh Dhindsa, Sikandar Singh Maluka, Surjeet Singh Rakhra, former MP Paramjit Kaur Gulshan and former chairman of state’s staff selection board Tejinder Pal Singh Sandhu were present at …

SAD will continue its fight to protect rights of Punjab, Sikhs: Sukhbir
9 months, 4 weeks ago

SAD will continue its fight to protect rights of Punjab, Sikhs: Sukhbir

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Badal on Thursday once again reiterated that the party will not join the BJP-led National Democratic Front in the interests of Punjab and panth. Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal with party candidate Harsimrat Kaur Badal and other leaders during a rally in Sardulgarh on Thursday. Addressing three election rallies in Mansa district, a …

Sukhdev Dhindsa merges his party SAD (Sanyukt) with SAD after 4 years
1 year ago

Sukhdev Dhindsa merges his party SAD (Sanyukt) with SAD after 4 years

Hindustan Times  

In a boost for Akali Dal ahead of Lok Sabha polls, former Union minister Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa on Tuesday merged his SAD with the Sukhbir Singh Badal-led Shiromani Akali Dal. Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal meets with Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa during the merging of the two parties ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, on …

SAD (Sanyukt) merges with Akali Dal in Punjab
1 year ago

SAD (Sanyukt) merges with Akali Dal in Punjab

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Parliamentary elections, Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa-led Shiromani Akali Dal merged his party with the Shiromani Akali Dal led by Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday in Chandigarh. Mr. Badal termed the merger as a “merger of two families”, and appealed to Mr. Dhindsa to take on responsibility as patron of the SAD since he was the senior most Akali …

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal plays down alliance talks with BJP
1 year, 1 month ago

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal plays down alliance talks with BJP

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday played down alliance talks with the Bharatiya Janata Paty, with whom it had parted ways in September 2020 in the wake of the farmers’ agitation. Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal Sukhbir’s remarks came amid a strong buzz that the Akali Dal chief was in touch with the BJP and …

BJP always welcomes new allies, talks are on with Akali Dal: Amit Shah
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP always welcomes new allies, talks are on with Akali Dal: Amit Shah

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The BJP does not believe in "family planning" in politics and always welcomes new allies, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted on Saturday and said that talks were on with the Shiromani Akali Dal. Asked about the possibility of the Rashtriya Lok Dal, headed by Jayant Singh, Shiromani Akali Dal and other regional parties joining the National Democratic …

Akali Dal likely to rejoin BJP-led NDA ahead of Lok Sabha polls: Sources
1 year, 1 month ago

Akali Dal likely to rejoin BJP-led NDA ahead of Lok Sabha polls: Sources

India TV News  

Lok Sabha elections 2024: The Shiromani Akali Dal may rejoin the Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, due in April-May this year, sources said on Thursday. Reports say that the BJP wants more seats to contest on in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, therefore, the alliance if happens will be based on a …

Akalis anticipate alliance outreach by BJP after results of five State Assembly elections
1 year, 9 months ago

Akalis anticipate alliance outreach by BJP after results of five State Assembly elections

The Hindu  

Amid talks of the Bharatiya Janata Party reaching out to erstwhile allies in the National Democratic Alliance in the run up to the 2024 General Elections, Shiromani Akali Dal leaders claim that no one in the BJP has reached out to them as yet, and that their options are open for alliances with different partners as well. Akali leaders feel …

Akali Dal dismisses alliance speculations with BJP
1 year, 10 months ago

Akali Dal dismisses alliance speculations with BJP

The Hindu  

The Shiromani Akali Dal on May 22 dismissed speculations about the possibility of an alliance with its former partner, the Bharatiya Janata Party. Accusing the BJP-led Central government of taking several anti-Sikh decisions, SAD spokesperson and leader Maheshinder Singh Grewal said, “.the SAD is allied with the Bahujan Samaj Party in Punjab. The SAD has never talked about any future …

Union Minister Hardeep Puri Rules Out Alliance with SAD for 2024 Lok Sabha Election
1 year, 10 months ago

Union Minister Hardeep Puri Rules Out Alliance with SAD for 2024 Lok Sabha Election

News 18  

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has ruled out the possibility of the BJP reviving its alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal for the Lok Sabha polls next year. The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Petroleum and Natural Gas said the SAD has lost its credibility among voters in Punjab as shown in the recent Jalandhar by-election poll …

SAD dissolves its organisational structure
2 years, 8 months ago

SAD dissolves its organisational structure

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh : The Shiromani Akali Dal is maintaining a stoic silence on key suggestions of the 13-member panel, led by party’s leader from Sangrur Iqbal Singh Jhunda, formed to analyse the reasons for the party’s worst-ever poll defeat in Punjab. The Shiromani Akali Dal is maintaining a stoic silence on key suggestions of the 13-member panel, led by party’s leader …

The long, steep road ahead for the Akali Dal
2 years, 8 months ago

The long, steep road ahead for the Akali Dal

The Hindu  

The dismal performance of the Shiromani Akali Dal in the recent by-poll for the Sangrur Lok Sabha seat in Punjab is yet another grim reminder of the crisis facing the party. Given that the constituency falls in Malwa region, a stronghold of the SAD, the verdict is a re-affirmation of the shift of the party’s core social constituency of rural …

Why the BJP is not keen on reviving alliance with SAD
3 years ago

Why the BJP is not keen on reviving alliance with SAD

India Today  

As the countdown begins for the assembly election results, political parties in Punjab have begun doing their arithmetic. Union Jal Shakti minister and BJP election management in-charge Gajendra Singh Shekhawat did a day-long review meeting with the party’s Punjab leadership on March 3 in Chandigarh. The BJP will expand in Punjab.” This confidence, party leaders say, stems from the public …

SAD Reiterates Support to Farm Stir, but Says Won't Tolerate Attack on Constitution, Institutions
4 years, 2 months ago

SAD Reiterates Support to Farm Stir, but Says Won't Tolerate Attack on Constitution, Institutions

News 18  

A day after violence in the farmers’ tractor march, the Shiromani Akali Dal on Wednesday said it will not tolerate any attempt of attack on the democratic institutions or the Constitution of India by those who wish to subvert this just struggle of the country’s farmers. While reiterating its support to farmers’ demand for repealing the three farm laws, the …

Rashtriya Loktantrik Party, NDA ally, quits alliance in support of farmers protest
4 years, 3 months ago

Rashtriya Loktantrik Party, NDA ally, quits alliance in support of farmers protest

India TV News  

The Rashtriya Loktantrik Party led by Hanuman Beniwal on Saturday announced that it is quitting the National Democratic Alliance to protest the three new farm laws and in support of the farmers protest saying they do not want to stand with anyone who are not in support of farmers. Beniwal's party is the second after Akali Dal to leave the …

Centre Treating Farmers as 'Enemy of State', Alleges SAD Leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal
4 years, 4 months ago

Centre Treating Farmers as 'Enemy of State', Alleges SAD Leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal

News 18  

The central government is treating farmers as “enemy of the State”, SAD leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal alleged on Thursday, condemning the use of force to stop them from marching towards Delhi in protest against the Centre’s farm laws. “Using force against farmers on Constitution Day has turned the day a ‘black day’ for ‘annadattas’ of the country,” the Shiromani Akali …

As SAD quits NDA, BJP looks to increase its electoral and social base
4 years, 6 months ago

As SAD quits NDA, BJP looks to increase its electoral and social base

Live Mint  

The decision of the Shiromani Akali Dal to walk out of the ruling National Democratic Alliance is likely to give the Bharatiya Janata Party an opportunity to expand its base both socially and electorally in Punjab. On Saturday, the SAD announced its decision to quit the NDA, ending a nearly three-decade-long alliance, 10 days after its senior leader Harsimrat Kaur …

SAD quits NDA, formally joins protest against farm bills
4 years, 6 months ago

SAD quits NDA, formally joins protest against farm bills

Live Mint  

Days after Harsimrat Kaur Badal quit the Union cabinet to protest against the recently passed farm bills, Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday announced its decision to quit the ruling National Democratic Alliance, ending nearly three decade long alliance. “Shiromani Akali Dal core committee decides unanimously to pull out of the BJP-led NDA because of the Centre’s stubborn refusal to give …

Akali Dal quit NDA out of compulsion: Sukhdev Dhindsa
4 years, 6 months ago

Akali Dal quit NDA out of compulsion: Sukhdev Dhindsa

India Today  

Dissident Akali leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa on Sunday said the Shiromani Akali Dal quit BJP-led National Democratic Alliance "out of compulsion" as farmers were "upset" with the party over farm bills. The Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday quit the NDA over the three farm bills issue, the third major party to walk out of the BJP-led coalition in the last …

No longer the NDA envisioned by Vajpayee, Badal sahab: Harsimrat after Akalis quit from alliance
4 years, 6 months ago

No longer the NDA envisioned by Vajpayee, Badal sahab: Harsimrat after Akalis quit from alliance

Live Mint  

After her party pulled out of the coalition at the Centre over farm bills, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Saturday hit out at the National Democratic Alliance, which is led by the BJP, for taking a rigid stance on the pains and protests of Punjabis. "If pain and protests of 3 crore Punjabis fail to melt the …

Akalis quit NDA, say Centre ignored farmers’ sentiments
4 years, 6 months ago

Akalis quit NDA, say Centre ignored farmers’ sentiments

The Hindu  

The BJP’s oldest alliance partner, the Shiromani Akali Dal, on Saturday announced that it was ending its alliance with the National Democratic Alliance as farmers’ protests continued across Punjab over the new farm sector Bills. According to a party statement issued in Chandigarh, Mr. Badal said the decision to quit the NDA was taken because of the Centre’s stubborn refusal …

Shiromani Akali Dal quits BJP-led NDA over controversial farm bills
4 years, 6 months ago

Shiromani Akali Dal quits BJP-led NDA over controversial farm bills

Live Mint  

The Shiromani Akali Dal has decided to pull out of BJP-led National Democratic Alliance over the farm bills, which have triggered farmers' protest across India, particularly in Punjab and Haryana. Akali Dal supremo Sukhbir Singh Badal had already said that the Akalis, who initially supported the farm bills, are reviewing ties with the ruling BJP. What SAD chief Sukhbir Singh …

'Tried to Convince Centre But Was Ignored': Akali Dal Breaks Ties with NDA Over Farm Bills
4 years, 6 months ago

'Tried to Convince Centre But Was Ignored': Akali Dal Breaks Ties with NDA Over Farm Bills

News 18  

Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday broke ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party, days after Harsimrat Kaur resigned from the Union cabinet over contentious farm bills. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who first became Union Minister for Food Processing in 2014 and retained the portfolio in the second term of the BJP-led NDA government starting 2019, said she kept on pleading with the …

Agri-Bills: SAD stood on the right side of the line, says Parkash Singh Badal
4 years, 6 months ago

Agri-Bills: SAD stood on the right side of the line, says Parkash Singh Badal

The Hindu  

After Harsimrat Kaur Badal of the Shiromani Akali Dal, one of the oldest alliance partners of the NDA, stepped down as Minster from the Union Cabinet in protest against the Centre’s three agriculture sector Bills, former Punjab Chief Minister and SAD patron Parkash Singh Badal on Saturday said the party had tried to act as a bridge to find an …

'Unfortunate': Akali Dal Attacks BJP on Farm Bills, Says Centre Didn't Address Issue Even After Concerns
4 years, 6 months ago

'Unfortunate': Akali Dal Attacks BJP on Farm Bills, Says Centre Didn't Address Issue Even After Concerns

News 18  

Chandigarh: The Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday said it is “unfortunate” that even after the party conveyed its concerns to the BJP leadership on the three agricultural reform bills, the issue wasn’t addressed, and appealed to all political parties to join its “struggle” against the legislations. Addressing a virtual press conference here, senior SAD leader and former MP Prem Singh …

Congress responsible for farm Bills, says Akali Dal
4 years, 6 months ago

Congress responsible for farm Bills, says Akali Dal

The Hindu  

A day after Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal of the Shiromani Akali Dal quit the government over three agriculture sector Bills, pushed by the NDA government, the party has decided to “expose” the Congress party, which it accused of adopting ‘double-speak’ on the issue. “Our first priority is to sort out the challenges that have currently come to the fore,” …

Break Ties with BJP if Genuinely Concerned for Farmers: Punjab Min Balbir Singh Sidhu to SAD
4 years, 6 months ago

Break Ties with BJP if Genuinely Concerned for Farmers: Punjab Min Balbir Singh Sidhu to SAD

News 18  

Punjab Health minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on Wednesday dared Shiromani Akali Dal to break its ties with the BJP if it is genuinely concerned about farmers’ interests. “If you are genuinely sympathetic towards the interests of farmers and Punjab, then immediately break the party’s ties with the Modi government at the Centre,” Sidhu told SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. The …

Rebel SAD leader Dhindsa set to float new party today
4 years, 8 months ago

Rebel SAD leader Dhindsa set to float new party today

Hindustan Times  

More than a year after upping the ante against the Shiromani Akali Dal, Rajya Sabha MP Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa is set to announce a new political outfit on Tuesday. The Punjabis need a platform to save the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and other institutions,” said Dhindsa, who was in Patiala for joining of Congress leader Tajinderpal Singh Sandhu his camp. …

SAD lashes out at BJP for inducting its lone MLA in Haryana Kalanwali Balkaur Singh into its fold, party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal calls move ‘unethical’
5 years, 6 months ago

SAD lashes out at BJP for inducting its lone MLA in Haryana Kalanwali Balkaur Singh into its fold, party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal calls move ‘unethical’

Firstpost  

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday lashed out at the BJP for inducting its lone sitting MLA in Haryana into its fold, saying what the the saffron party has done is ‘unethical and unfortunate’ Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday lashed out at the BJP for inducting its lone sitting MLA in Haryana …

Akali Dal gives a miss to NDA meet
6 years, 1 month ago

Akali Dal gives a miss to NDA meet

India TV News  

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Thursday skipped a meeting of the NDA convened to chalk out the strategy for the Budget session of Parliament with one of its leaders saying that the party was extremely upset over the RSS interference in management of gurdwaras. Asked about it, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said SAD Lok Sabha MP Prem Singh …

Top stories of the day - June 7, 2018
6 years, 9 months ago

Top stories of the day - June 7, 2018

The Hindu  

Former President Pranab Mukherjee is the chief guest at the closing ceremony of ‘Tritiya Varsha Sangh Shiksha Varg’, an RSS event to mark the conclusion of the annual three years' training camp for swayamsevaks in Nagpur on Thursday. The Shiromani Akali Dal remained a permanent partner of the BJP in the National Democratic Alliance, its president Sukhbir Singh Badal said …

SAD show: Angry voters rejected Akalis reliance on clan
8 years ago

SAD show: Angry voters rejected Akalis reliance on clan

Hindustan Times  

The clan and coterie was on the forefront of decade-long rule of the Shiromani Akali Dal in Punjab. Outgoing Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal at Badal village on Saturday. Must read | Singh is King: Capt Amarinder conquers Punjab for Congress, stubs out AAP’s challenge Just seven candidates hailing from different clans of the Akali leaders led by the …

HT profile: From true-blue Akali to thorn in SAD flesh
10 years, 2 months ago

HT profile: From true-blue Akali to thorn in SAD flesh

Hindustan Times  

It’s not often that the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee removes its jathedars from the sewa of a takht. Playing victim of politics now, Balwant Singh Nandgarh, former jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib, was among the high priests of the five Sikh Takhts who attained the highest chair via the political route. He was diplomatic enough to honour SGPC president Avtar …

SAD sack for former minister
11 years, 10 months ago

SAD sack for former minister

Hindustan Times  

With block samiti and zila parishad elections near, the Shiromani Akali Dal on Wednesday dethroned three-time former minister Gobind Singh Kanjla as its man in charge of Mehal Kalan constituency in Barnala district on the grounds of indiscipline. HT Image SAD general secretary Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, member of the Rajya Sabha and party's man in charge of Barnala district, confirmed …

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