Punjab: Jakhar takes a dig at SAD’s political plight
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Punjab: Jakhar takes a dig at SAD’s political plight

Hindustan Times  

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Thursday appeared on social media and took potshots at the Akali Dal for its present political plight. Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar Jakhar, in a post on ‘X’ questioned “Why is the situation of the Akali Dal, which represents Sikhs, is so bad today? The state BJP chief is keeping away from the party’s bypoll campaign and even stopped attending office for the past two months demanding a change in the party’s strategy for Punjab. “If our respected jathedars give guidance in this difficult period and use their ‘authority’ to reform the party and its representatives, it will not only be in the interests of Panth but would also be in the interest of Punjab,” added Jakhar.

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PUNJAB | The Shiromani Akali Dal Locks Horns with Akal Takht as it Faces Deepening Crisis
3 days, 13 hours ago

PUNJAB | The Shiromani Akali Dal Locks Horns with Akal Takht as it Faces Deepening Crisis

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 20, 2024 21:45 IST - 9 MINS READ The Akal Takht, the highest religious authority in Sikhism based at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, recently made a dramatic foray into the political sphere as it imposed religious and political punishments on Sukhbir Singh Badal, former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab and leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal, …

​Beyond faith: On the Akal Takht and the Akali Dal
1 week, 3 days ago

​Beyond faith: On the Akal Takht and the Akali Dal

The Hindu  

The Akal Takht, the highest Sikh temporal seat, has enforced punishment for Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, and colleagues for the alleged mistakes they committed when they were in power from 2007 to 2017. The Akal Takht’s punishments for religious misconduct are the accepted norm for practising Sikhs and, as such, are …

Reinvention or irrelevance? Why Sukhbir Badal is at a crossroads
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Reinvention or irrelevance? Why Sukhbir Badal is at a crossroads

India Today  

On December 4, amidst the solemnity of his sewa duties at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal had an unexpected brush with danger. Since 2007, when his father Parkash Singh Badal returned as chief minister, Sukhbir had been the de facto power centre, silencing dissenters and demanding unquestioning loyalty. Panthic leaders queued at his …

Union Minister stirs row, calls Sukhbir Badal's attacker 'gem of the community'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Union Minister stirs row, calls Sukhbir Badal's attacker 'gem of the community'

India Today  

Union Minister and grandson of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, Ravneet Singh Bittu, sparked controversy on Saturday when he called on the Shiromani Akali Dal to recognise Narain Singh Chaura, the man who attacked SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, as a "Qaum de Heere" or "Gem of the community." "Narain Singh Chaura, a senior citizen, acted not out of …

Punjab politics: HS Phoolka to join Shiromani Akali Dal
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Punjab politics: HS Phoolka to join Shiromani Akali Dal

Hindustan Times  

Former Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Dakha and human rights lawyer Harvinder Singh Phoolka, 69, on Saturday announced that he would be joining the Shiromani Akali Dal. Former Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Dakha and human rights lawyer Harvinder Singh Phoolka, 69, announced in Chandigarh on Saturday that he would be joining the Shiromani Akali Dal. Phoolka criticised the Bhagwant …

Union Minister defends Sukhbir Badal's attacker: Emotional, not terrorist
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Union Minister defends Sukhbir Badal's attacker: Emotional, not terrorist

India Today  

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Saturday defended ex-terrorist Narain Singh Chaura and claimed he opened fire ar Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple because his emotions got the better of him. “When Sukhbir Badal himself admitted the sacrilege, Chaura got emotional and fired a bullet at him, which missed and hit the wall,” Bittu …

After bid on Sukhbir’s life, Punjab Police tighten security of Akali leaders
2 weeks, 3 days ago

After bid on Sukhbir’s life, Punjab Police tighten security of Akali leaders

Hindustan Times  

In wake of the assassination bid on former deputy chief minister and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, Punjab Police has tightened the security of all leaders who have been awarded tankhah by the Akal Takht. According to top functionaries of the Punjab Police, Akali leaders, including SAD working president Balwinder Bhunder, Daljeet Singh Cheema, Sucha Singh Langah, Maheshinder …

Behind Akal Takh't rare move, dual motive to reset itself, Punjab politics
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Behind Akal Takh't rare move, dual motive to reset itself, Punjab politics

India Today  

Sukhbir Singh Badal, one of the most powerful politicians of Punjab and a former deputy chief minister, served as a guard at the Golden temple in Amritsar, a plaque of atonement hanging around his neck. The whole chain of events was set off as rebel leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal approached the Akal Takht with complaints against Sukhbir Singh …

Akal Takht Punishment May Revive Akali Dal But What's Next for Sukhbir Badal?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Akal Takht Punishment May Revive Akali Dal But What's Next for Sukhbir Badal?

The Quint  

On 3 December, former Shiromani Akali Dal chief ex-Deputy CM of Punjab, Sukhbir Badal, was seen standing as a sewadar on guard duty at Sri Harmandir Sahib with a placard around his neck saying "Forgive us sinners/criminals". This was a day after the Akal Takht, the highest temporal body for Sikhs, announced the punishment for Badal and other senior Akali …

Sukhbir Badal, other Akali Dal leaders begin ‘penance’ for ‘mistakes’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Sukhbir Badal, other Akali Dal leaders begin ‘penance’ for ‘mistakes’

The Hindu  

A day after Akal Takht – the highest Sikh temporal seat awarded religious punishment to Sukhbir Singh Badal, former Punjab deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal leader for his ‘mistakes’, he was on Tuesday seen at the Golden Temple complex in Punjab’s Amritsar performing the penance. The Akal Takht had on December 2, awarded religious punishments for Mr. Badal …

Takht sets ball rolling for SAD reforms
3 weeks ago

Takht sets ball rolling for SAD reforms

Hindustan Times  

The Akal Takht’s directions to the Shiromani Akali Dal working committee to accept Sukhbir Badal’s resignation from the party president’s post and form a six-member panel for its reorganisation has set the ball rolling for reforms within the party. They are Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami, SAD’s representative in the state assembly Manpreet Singh Ayali, Jhoondan committee …

Sukhbir Singh Badal receives religious punishment; Akal Takht orders ex-SAD chief to clean toilets, utensils, shoes
3 weeks ago

Sukhbir Singh Badal receives religious punishment; Akal Takht orders ex-SAD chief to clean toilets, utensils, shoes

Live Mint  

Sukhbir Singh Badal, the former president of Shiromani Akali Dal, was conferred 'tankhah', or religious punishment, on Monday. Besides listening to ‘kirtan,' Sukhbir Singh Badal was asked to serve as a 'sewadar' and clean utensils and shoes at Amritsar's Temple, as per the order. As Jathedar withdrew the title of 'Fakhre-e-Qaum' bestowed upon Sukhbir Badal's father, he decreed that Sukhbir …

Sukhbir Singh Badal admits mistakes, expresses regret over decisions
3 weeks ago

Sukhbir Singh Badal admits mistakes, expresses regret over decisions

Deccan Chronicle  

Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal, publicly admitted to his mistakes before the Akal Takht Sahib, the highest religious authority in Sikhism. Sukhbir Singh Badal admits his mistakes before Akal Takht Sahib ~Granting pardon to Sirsa Dera head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in blasphemy incident ~Promoting police officers who were involved in the killing of innocent …

Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal ordered to clean utensils and shoes, perform guard duty at Golden Temple
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal ordered to clean utensils and shoes, perform guard duty at Golden Temple

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Five high priests of the Sikh community headed by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Monday pronounced 'tankhah' to Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal. The working committee of the party was directed to accept Sukhbir's resignation and report back to the Akal Takht within three days besides forming a committee to hold elections for the post …

Pronounce impartial verdict, Akal Takht jathedar urged
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pronounce impartial verdict, Akal Takht jathedar urged

Hindustan Times  

Slug: Sukhbir’s ‘tankhah’ Sukhbir Badal Faridkot MP Sarabjit Singh Khalsa and jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s father Tarsem Singh on Wednesday called on Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh ahead of the Sikh clergy meeting to be held on December 2 to decide about ‘tankhah’ for Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal. During the meeting, Khalsa and Tarsem …

Akal Takht summons SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and former Sikh Ministers
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Akal Takht summons SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and former Sikh Ministers

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: In a significant development with potentially long-term ramifications, the Akal Takht has summoned Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was declared Tankhaiya on December 2. Sources indicate that, in addition to Sukhbir Singh Badal, who had offered his resignation as SAD president, all Sikh ministers from the 2007-2017 SAD-BJP government, members of the then executive committee of …

Punjab: Sukhbir’s ‘tactical move’ ahead of Takht verdict
1 month, 1 week ago

Punjab: Sukhbir’s ‘tactical move’ ahead of Takht verdict

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal’s decision to step down as party president on Saturday seems to be a ‘tactical retreat’ in the light of punishment to be pronounced by Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs. Sukhbir Singh Badal Sukhbir has already approached the Takht twice ever since he was declared a tankhaiya on August 30 …

Sukhbir Singh Badal steps down as Akali Dal chief, paves way for new president election
1 month, 1 week ago

Sukhbir Singh Badal steps down as Akali Dal chief, paves way for new president election

New Indian Express  

On October 24, the Akal Takht barred Sukhbir Singh Badal from participating in any political activities, including campaigning for the party in the upcoming by-elections for four assembly seats. On October 17, the SAD leaders’ delegation approached the Akal Takht Jathedar, requesting him to take a decision soon. On October 22, the party leadership again met him with the appeal …

Sukhbir Badal injures foot during visit to Akal Takht over religious punishment
1 month, 1 week ago

Sukhbir Badal injures foot during visit to Akal Takht over religious punishment

India Today  

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal on Wednesday suffered a minor hairline fracture on his right foot when he met the jathedar of Akal Takht in Amritsar to seek pronouncement of religious punishment. On August 30, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh declared Badal 'tankhaiya' for "mistakes" committed by the SAD and its government from 2007 to 2017. A picture …

Punjab: Sikh scholars bat for political, religious punishment to Sukhbir
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Punjab: Sikh scholars bat for political, religious punishment to Sukhbir

Hindustan Times  

A majority of Sikh scholars and intellectuals on Wednesday suggested both political and religious punishment for Shiromani Akali Dal Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was declared tankhaiya, in an indication of a decision involving his leadership. Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh had called a meeting with the Sikh scholars, intellectuals and veteran journalists to take their opinion on punishment to …

Akal Takht Slams Amarinder Singh Raja Warring's 'Controversial' Remarks
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Akal Takht Slams Amarinder Singh Raja Warring's 'Controversial' Remarks

Hindustan Times  

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh has taken serious note of the 'controversial' remark made by Punjab Congress chief and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring about the highest Sikh temporal seat and Sikh clergy. He alleged that SAD president Sukhbir Badal is being unfairly targeted by the BJP and that the Akal Takht Sahib symbolises the integration of religion …

New panthic party needed to raise Sikh issues, says Amritpal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New panthic party needed to raise Sikh issues, says Amritpal

Hindustan Times  

A day after jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s father Tarsem Singh announced to float of a new panthic party, a statement of the radical Sikh preacher has emerged in which he has said that with the marginalisation of Akali Dal, there is a need for a new platform to raise the issue of panth and state effectively. Amritpal Singh …

Former SAD ministers Sucha Singh Langah, Manpreet Badal appear before Akal Takht
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Former SAD ministers Sucha Singh Langah, Manpreet Badal appear before Akal Takht

Hindustan Times  

Former SAD ministers Sucha Singh Langah and Manpreet Singh Badal appeared before the Akal Takht on Friday to submit their explanation regarding the “mistakes” committed during the Shiromani Akali Dal regime between 2007 and 2017. Former SAD minister Manpreet Singh Badal paying obeisance at Akal Takht on Friday. The highest Sikh temporal seat had declared party president and former deputy …

No role in controversial decisions, SAD ex-ministers-turned-rebels to inform Takht
3 months, 3 weeks ago

No role in controversial decisions, SAD ex-ministers-turned-rebels to inform Takht

Hindustan Times  

The former ministers of the Shiromani Akali Dal, who were part of the cabinet during the 10-year rule of the SAD-BJP alliance government in Punjab and have now rebelled, have decided to reach out to the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs in the upcoming week and covey to the Sikh clergy that they had no role in the decision-making …

Shiromani Akali Dal demands ban on ‘Emergency’, sends notice to CBFC
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shiromani Akali Dal demands ban on ‘Emergency’, sends notice to CBFC

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi unit president of Shiromani Akali Dal Paramjit Singh Sarna on Friday served a legal notice to the chairman of central board of film certification seeking revocation of the certification given to ‘Emergency’ movie and demanded that film be banned. The Delhi unit of the SAD has alleged that the trailer of the film shows erroneous historical facts misrepresenting …

Sukhbir gets acting party chief ahead of Takht meet
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sukhbir gets acting party chief ahead of Takht meet

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: In signs of growing complications in Sikh politics in Punjab, Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has appointed Balwinder Singh Bhunder as the party’s working president. The move comes a day ahead of the crucial meeting of five Sikh high priests who have to decide the further course of action against Sukhbir days after he submitted his explanation …

Akal Takht declares Sukhbir Badal 'tankhaiya' for religious misconduct
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Akal Takht declares Sukhbir Badal 'tankhaiya' for religious misconduct

New Indian Express  

AMRITSAR: The Akal Takht on Friday declared Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal 'tankhaiya' -- guilty of religious misconduct-- for the "mistakes" committed by his party's government from 2007 to 2017. After a meeting of five Sikh head priests, Gyani Raghbir Singh, the Jathedar of the Akal Takht, the highest Sikh temporal seat, said it was unanimously decided that …

Akal Takht declares Sukhbir Badal guilty of 'religious misconduct' for 'mistakes' committed by SAD
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Akal Takht declares Sukhbir Badal guilty of 'religious misconduct' for 'mistakes' committed by SAD

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The Akal Takht declared Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal guilty of religious misconduct. Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs, also summoned the Sikh ministers of the then Parkash Singh Badal cabinet during the SAD-BJP regime. The five Sikh high priests unanimously decided to declare Sukhbir guilty in a meeting convened by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani …

Decision on Sukhbir’s apology tomorrow
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Decision on Sukhbir’s apology tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Five Sikh head priests will meet on Friday to decide on the unconditional apology tendered by Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal for all the mistakes committed by the party and its government during two tenures from 2007 to 2017. Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal Giani Raghbir Singh, jathedar of the highest Sikh temporal seat, will chair …

Akali Dal crisis deepens as party patron revokes rebels’ expulsion
4 months, 3 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 …

Akali Dal rebel group rejects expulsion of eight leaders
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Akali Dal rebel group rejects expulsion of eight leaders

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Akali Dal rebel group on Wednesday rejected the expulsion of eight leaders who have launched a tirade against party president Sukhbir Singh Badal. “Dhindsa is a senior leader and should know that as a patron he cannot overrule any party decisions,” SAD’s secretary general Balwinder Singh Bhundar said, calling Dhindsa’s comments as unfortunate. On Tuesday, a disciplinary committee …

Akali Dal expels eight rebels; they say ‘party has become Badals fiefdom’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Akali Dal expels eight rebels; they say ‘party has become Badals fiefdom’

The Hindu  

The Shiromani Akali Dal expelled eight rebel leaders from the party’s primary membership on July 30. The senior rebel leaders have been targeting SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal and accusing him of “compromising with the Panth’s sentiments for political gain and not representing the sentiments of the community.” The expulsion ordered by the party’s disciplinary committee comes into effect immediately, …

Why did Akali Dal expel 8 rebel leaders including Jagir Kaur, Chandumajra, Parminder Dhindsa? Know here
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why did Akali Dal expel 8 rebel leaders including Jagir Kaur, Chandumajra, Parminder Dhindsa? Know here

India TV News  

Concluding that leaders were tarnishing the image of the party with their actions, the Shiromani Akali Dal expelled eight leaders, including former MP Prem Singh Chandumajra and ex-Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief Bibi Jagir Kaur. Adopting a tough stand against rebels, the Shiromani Akali Dal expelled the leaders for revolting against party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. Taking serious note of …

Sukhbir Badal cracks whip, expels 8 rebel Akali Dal leaders
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sukhbir Badal cracks whip, expels 8 rebel Akali Dal leaders

Hindustan Times  

Taking a tough stance, the Shiromani Akali Dal on Tuesday expelled eight rebel leaders for ‘anti-party’ activities. Leaders who have been expelled are former president of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Bibi Jagir Kaur, former MP Prem Singh Chandumajra, former ministers Parminder Singh Dhindsa, Sikander Singh Maluka, Surjit Singh Rakhra, former MLA Gurpartap Singh Wadala, Surinder Singh Thekedar and SAD president …

Takht summons to Sukhbir: Party leaders preparing ‘justifiable’ reply
5 months ago

Takht summons to Sukhbir: Party leaders preparing ‘justifiable’ reply

Hindustan Times  

Leaders of Shiromani Akali Dal are caught in a tricky situation after the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs – Akal Takht — summoned party president Sukhbir Singh Badal asking him to submit a written reply to the alleged “mistakes” committed during two terms of the SAD-BJP government. The letter blamed the then SAD-BJP government for failing to punish perpetrators …

{Takht summons to Sukhbir} Party leaders preparing ‘justifiable’ reply
5 months ago

{Takht summons to Sukhbir} Party leaders preparing ‘justifiable’ reply

Hindustan Times  

Leaders of Shiromani Akali Dal are caught in a tricky situation after the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs – Akal Takht — summoned party president Sukhbir Singh Badal asking him to submit a written reply to the alleged “mistakes” committed during two terms of the SAD-BJP government. The highest temporal seat of the Sikhs – Akal Takht — summoned …

SAD chief Sukhbir to abide by Akal Takht summons
5 months, 1 week ago

SAD chief Sukhbir to abide by Akal Takht summons

The Hindu  

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal announced on Tuesday that he would abide by an Akal Takht summons and appear before the highest Sikh temporal seat to answer allegations by a rebel group of the SAD that he “compromised Panth sentiments for political gains.” Mr. Badal said that as a devout Sikh, he would follow the orders of the …

‘No BJP connect, vying for regaining foothold’
5 months, 1 week ago

‘No BJP connect, vying for regaining foothold’

Hindustan Times  

Gurpartap Singh Wadala, who has been formally announced to lead the rebel group of the Shiromani Akali Dal as convener of the ‘Akali Dal bachao lehar’, has said efforts will be made to inspire youth to bring them into the party fold. Excerpts: Gurpartap singh WadalaShiromani Akali Dal along with other leaders during the Press conference at People convention center …

Party won’t collapse if Sukhbir steps down, Akali rebel group
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Party won’t collapse if Sukhbir steps down, Akali rebel group

Hindustan Times  

The rebel group of Shiromani Akali Dal held its meeting in Jalandhar on Saturday evening to discuss key issues to be taken up under its ‘Akali Dal bachao lehar’. Senior leaders including Prem Singh Chandumajra, Surjit Singh Rakhra, Bibi Jagir Kaur, Parminder Singh Dhindsa, Sikander Singh Maluka and others raised questions over the autocratic working of party president Sukhbir Singh …

Akal Takht jathedar: Golden Temple not for photography, film promotion
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Akal Takht jathedar: Golden Temple not for photography, film promotion

Hindustan Times  

Days after fashion designer and lifestyle influencer Archana Makwana triggered a row by performing yoga at the Golden Temple, Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Wednesday called for upholding the maryada of the shrine. ‘Turning back on Akal Takht weakened Sikh politics’ Without naming the Shiromani Akali Dal that witnessed debacle in the recently held Lok Sabha elections, Akal …

’5 SAD leaders against chief Sukhbir Singh Badal’: Harsimrat Kaur says BJP trying to do Maharashtra politics in Punjab
5 months, 3 weeks ago

’5 SAD leaders against chief Sukhbir Singh Badal’: Harsimrat Kaur says BJP trying to do Maharashtra politics in Punjab

Live Mint  

Shiromani Akal Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal said on Wednesday that some of the "stooges of the BJP are trying to break the party". The Shiromani Akal Dal is facing a crisis after senior leaders, including Parminder Singh Dhindsa, Bidi Jagir Kaur, among others, launched a revolt against party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, demanding change in the leadership after the …

Senior Akali leaders revolt against Sukhbir Badal, want him to step down
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Senior Akali leaders revolt against Sukhbir Badal, want him to step down

Hindustan Times  

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leaders Prem Singh Chandumajra, Sikander Singh Maluka, Bibi Jagir Kaur, Parminder Singh Dhindsa and Sarwan Singh Phillaur on Tuesday raised a banner of revolt against party president Sukhbir Singh Badal by launching the Akali Dal Bachao Lehar in Jalandhar. Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal is grappling with dissent in his party after its poor …

Sukhbir targets BJP for ‘divisive’ politics, Cong for Op Bluestar
7 months ago

Sukhbir targets BJP for ‘divisive’ politics, Cong for Op Bluestar

Hindustan Times  

Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of taking up divisive politics, Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday said he was talking about caste and ‘mangalsutra’ instead of speaking about genuine issues in his election speeches. Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal during an election rally in Tanda, Hoshiarpur, on Thursday. Badal, who addressed rallies in Mukerian, Dasuya, …

Shiromani Akali Dal raises ‘pro-Punjab’, ‘Panthic’ pitch in manifesto
7 months ago

Shiromani Akali Dal raises ‘pro-Punjab’, ‘Panthic’ pitch in manifesto

The Hindu  

Shiromani Akali Dal released its manifesto for the upcoming parliamentary election on Saturday, making a ‘panthic’ and ‘pro-Punjab’ pitch, emphasising a democratic and federal structure with political and fiscal autonomy for the State. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal released the manifesto, and gave a twin call for “Panthic principles above politics and Punjab for Punjabis”. The party manifesto also declared …

HT Explains: A 5-point FAQ on the Lok Sabha battle in Punjab
7 months, 1 week ago

HT Explains: A 5-point FAQ on the Lok Sabha battle in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Punjab’s all 13 Lok Sabha seats will go to the polls in the seventh and the last phase of the polling on June 1 with farm crisis emerging among the major issues. The BJP is looking to expand beyond its traditional base in urban pockets by contesting all 13 Lok Sabha seats for the first time since 1996 after its …

Shiromani Akali Dal contestant quits party, gives up his candidature
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Shiromani Akali Dal contestant quits party, gives up his candidature

The Hindu  

Shiromani Akali Dal, which has been electorally going through a rough patch since 2017 in Punjab, faced a setback in Union Territory – Chandigarh on Monday after its candidate Hardeep Singh Saini quit the party and decided not to contest the Lok Sabha election. Mr. Saini, a former deputy mayor of Chandigarh, said he was peeved over the lack of …

Punjab Government aiding efforts to subvert BJP campaign: Sunil Jakhar
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab Government aiding efforts to subvert BJP campaign: Sunil Jakhar

The Hindu  

Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer on Monday sought an action taken report from the State’s Director General of Police, after the Bharatiya Janta Party expressed concern over law and order, complaining about failure of the State machinery to protect the right to campaign. BJP Punjab president Sunil Jakhar led a delegation to meet the CEO Sibin C here and complained about …

Shiromani Akali Dal narrowing focus to ‘regional identity’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Shiromani Akali Dal narrowing focus to ‘regional identity’

The Hindu  

With the parliamentary election closing in and electioneering picking up in Punjab, the Shiromani Akali Dal, which is toiling to reclaim lost ground appears to be narrowing its focus down to “regional identity”. As the party continues its ‘Punjab Bachao Yatra’ march, party president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday targeted the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party, calling them outsiders …

Akali Dal declares more candidates in Punjab; party announces support to INLD in Haryana
8 months ago

Akali Dal declares more candidates in Punjab; party announces support to INLD in Haryana

The Hindu  

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Monday announced the second list of its candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha election in Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh, even as former Congress Punjab president Mohinder Singh Kaypee joined the Akali Dal. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, who announced the names of candidates in Jalandhar, said Mr. Kaypee, a three-time MLA, “is …

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