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 activities, Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, the party patron, revoked the expulsion of the leaders. As Mr. Dhindsa revoked the expulsion of senior leaders who have rebelled against party president Sukhbir Singh Badal, he said their expulsion was against the party constitution. The senior rebel leaders have been targeting Mr. Sukhbir Badal, accusing him of “compromising on Panth sentiments for political gains and not representing the sentiments of the community.” The eight senior leaders who have been expelled from the primary membership of the party include — ex-MLA Gurpartap Singh Wadala, ex-SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kaur, former MP Prem Singh Chandumajra, former ministers Parminder Singh Dhindsa, Sikander Singh Maluka, Surjit Singh Rakhra. Hitting out at rebels, SAD leader Balwinder Bhundur, meanwhile, said party patron Mr. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa did not have any authority to stay the proceedings of the disciplinary committee, which had expelled eight senior leaders.

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Atonement over, Akali Dal leaders gears up for civic body polls
1 week, 3 days ago

Atonement over, Akali Dal leaders gears up for civic body polls

Hindustan Times  

With Akal Takht’s on Friday accepting Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal’s atonement, the party has shifted its focus on its next political challenge — the civic body polls scheduled for December 21. A senior SAD leader said there is still a lot of ambiguity as to way ahead but it’s certain that the …

Clergy accepts Sukhbir’s penance, grants pardon
1 week, 3 days ago

Clergy accepts Sukhbir’s penance, grants pardon

Hindustan Times  

Akal Takht on Friday accepted Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal’s 10-day tankhah and freed him from the tag of ‘tankhaiya’. Sukhbir, amid a row over the party’s working committee not accepting his resignation as SAD chief, appeared before the highest Sikh temporal seat that had declared him ‘tankhaiya’ on August 30 for the mistakes committed by the Shiromani …

​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 …

SGPC passes resolution seeking excommunication of Sukhbir attacker Narain Singh Chaura
2 weeks ago

SGPC passes resolution seeking excommunication of Sukhbir attacker Narain Singh Chaura

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Monday passed a resolution seeking excommunication of Narain Singh Chaura, the former militant who made an assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal president and former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple on December 4. After handing over a copy of the resolutions to Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh, SGPC …

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 …

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 …

Ex-Punjab Minister Anil Joshi quits Shiromani Akali Dal, cites sectarian politics
1 month ago

Ex-Punjab Minister Anil Joshi quits Shiromani Akali Dal, cites sectarian politics

India Today  

Former Punjab Minister Anil Joshi resigned from the Shiromani Akali Dal on Wednesday, citing disappointment over the party's sectarian politics. In a resignation letter addressed to SAD's working president, Balwinder Singh Bhundar, Joshi slammed the party's focus on sectarian and religious issues over broader concerns affecting Punjab. "I joined the Shiromani Akali Dal because I believed in the secular and …

Shiromani Akali Dal panel keeps decision on Sukhbir resignation pending
1 month ago

Shiromani Akali Dal panel keeps decision on Sukhbir resignation pending

Hindustan Times  

The working committee of the Shiromani Akali Dal on Monday decided to keep its decision on the resignation by president Sukhbir Singh Badal pending. Party vice-president Daljit Singh Cheema had on Saturday said that working president Balwinder Singh Bhundar had convened the emergency meeting at the party’s headquarters in Chandigarh. As Youth Akali Dal members held a protest in front …

SAD working committee delays decision on Sukhbir Badal's resignation amidst internal dissent, protests
1 month ago

SAD working committee delays decision on Sukhbir Badal's resignation amidst internal dissent, protests

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The working committee of Shiromani Akali Dal decided to keep its decision on the resignation by President Sukhbir Singh Badal pending, as consensus had not yet been formed. After the meeting of the working committee which lasted for three hours, the party's working president Balwinder Singh Bhunder said while discussions had taken place, a consensus had not yet been …

Sukhbir Singh Badal resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president
1 month, 1 week ago

Sukhbir Singh Badal resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president

Hindustan Times  

Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday stepped down as Shiromani Akali Dal president. Sukhbir Singh Badal, then Shiromani Akali Dal president, carrying an envelope containing a letter to be submitted to the Akal Takht at Golden Temple in Amritsar on November 13. He thanked all party leaders and workers for expressing confidence in his leadership and extending wholehearted support and cooperation …

Sukhbir Singh Badal resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president, says party leader Daljit Cheema
1 month, 1 week ago

Sukhbir Singh Badal resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president, says party leader Daljit Cheema

Hindustan Times  

Sukhbir Singh Badal has resigned as the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal, said party leader Daljit Cheema, news agency PTI reported. In a post on X, Cheema said that Badal submitted his resignation to the working Committee of the party on Saturday "to pave the way for the election of new President". The party had posted on X at …

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 Singh Badal, 62, resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president
1 month, 1 week ago

Sukhbir Singh Badal, 62, resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president

India Today  

Sukhbir Singh Badal, 62, stepped down as the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday. "The SAD President S Sukhbir Singh Badal submitted his resignation to the working Committee of the party today to pave the way for the election of new President," Cheema tweeted. Akali Dal Working Committee president Balwinder Singh Bhundar called an emergency meeting of the …

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 …

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 …

SAD, rebel group hold parallel events to mark Longowal’s death anniversary
4 months ago

SAD, rebel group hold parallel events to mark Longowal’s death anniversary

Hindustan Times  

The split in the oldest regional party of the country became more pronounced after Shiromani Akali Dal and the rebel group held separate programmes to mark the 39th death anniversary of former Akali Dal president Sant Harchand Singh Longowal at village Longowal in Sangrur district. Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal during the party’s event to mark the death anniversary …

Vertical split in SAD likely as Dhindsa slams Badal for ‘unconstitutional’ decisions
4 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 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, …

Split in SAD likely as 8 rebel leaders expelled
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Split in SAD likely as 8 rebel leaders expelled

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal on Tuesday expelled eight senior rebel leaders from its primary membership for “indulging in anti-party activities”, further deepening the internal rift. A decision to this effect was taken by the party’s disciplinary committee headed by senior leader Balwinder Singh Bhundur at a meeting held here. The expelled leaders are: Gurpartap Singh Wadala, Bibi Jagir Kaur, …

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 …

Badal Dissolves SAD's Core Committee Amid Rebellion By Section of Party Leaders
5 months ago

Badal Dissolves SAD's Core Committee Amid Rebellion By Section of Party Leaders

News 18  

Facing rebellion by a section of party leaders, Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday dissolved its core committee, the outfit’s highest decision-making body. Several senior party leaders, including some from the core committee, had last month demanded that Badal step down as the party chief following its debacle in the recently held Lok Sabha elections in Punjab. …

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 …

SAD rebels up ante against Sukhbir, launch ‘Akali Dal Bachao Lehar’
5 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 …

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 …

SAD strife: Rebel faction demands Sukhbir's head; official faction blames BJP for trouble
5 months, 4 weeks ago

SAD strife: Rebel faction demands Sukhbir's head; official faction blames BJP for trouble

New Indian Express  

"A personality having a strong political and religious understanding should be given the command of the party. A meeting of Shiromani Akali Dal District Presidents and Halka in-charges also lashed out at "deep-rooted conspiracies by the enemies of the Panth and Punjab "to divide and weaken the quom and its sole representative party, the SAD, by using some selfish and …

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 …

Sinister agenda to defame, weaken Akali Dal, says Badal
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinister agenda to defame, weaken Akali Dal, says Badal

The Hindu  

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday, April 29,2024, lleged that the central agencies started a campaign against his party immediately after it quit the BJP-led NDA government. “Those who had attacked the SAD virulently for the acts of sacrilege eight years back, including self-styled panthic leader Baljit Singh Daduwal, had now joined the BJP. The BJP government …

SAD won’t regain lost ground: Amarinder Warring
8 months, 1 week ago

SAD won’t regain lost ground: Amarinder Warring

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring said that the Shiromani Akali Dal will be defeated in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Their response to the sacrilege incidents, which occurred over 200 times, underscored their inability to regain lost ground,” said Warring. He said the successive electoral losses suffered by prominent figures within the party, including Late Parkash …

Ex-SGPC chief Jagir Kaur set to be back in Akali fold on March 14
9 months, 1 week ago

Ex-SGPC chief Jagir Kaur set to be back in Akali fold on March 14

Hindustan Times  

Days after Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa merged his party with the Shiromani Akali Dal, Bibi Jagir Kaur is all set to return to the party on March 14. Bibi Jagir Kaur As per reports SAD president Sukhbir Badal and other senior leaders will reach Jagir Kaur’s residence at Begowal on Thursday to induct the key woman face of panthic politics back …

SAD (Sanyukt) merges with Akali Dal in Punjab
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Merger with Shiromani Akali Dal: Dhindsa faction to form panel
1 year ago

Merger with Shiromani Akali Dal: Dhindsa faction to form panel

Hindustan Times  

Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa-led Shiromani Akali Dal has decided to set up a panel to finalise merger with the Akali Dal. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa The move comes days after Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal issued an apology for the sacrilege incident in 2015. The party may nominate Dhindsa as a Shiromani Akali Dal patron, said sources. On the issue of …

SAD appoints 15 district chiefs
1 year, 3 months ago

SAD appoints 15 district chiefs

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Akali Dal on Wednesday appointed the presidents of 15 district units, a year after the party’s organisation structure was dismantled. In July last year, party president Sukhbir Singh Badal had dissolved the organisational structure, all committees and frontal organisations to pave way for a course correction and resuscitating the party. Baba Tek Singh Dhanola has been appointed the district …

SAD seeks compensation for flood-hit residents, farmers
1 year, 5 months ago

SAD seeks compensation for flood-hit residents, farmers

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday demanded compensation of ₹5 lakh each to those whose houses have been damaged due to incessant rain and floodwaters, besides calling for an advance compensation of ₹25,000 per acre for all farmers whose crops have been destroyed. Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal Expressing shock at the havoc and misery …

'Media speculation': Akali party chief Sukhbir Badal refutes reports of reunion with BJP ahead of 2024 polls
1 year, 5 months ago

'Media speculation': Akali party chief Sukhbir Badal refutes reports of reunion with BJP ahead of 2024 polls

India TV News  

2024 Lok Sabha polls: Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday refuted reports of a possible reunion with the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that they were just media speculations. The idea of a SAD-BJP reunion was also refuted by BJP leader and ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, who maintained that the BJP …

Attempt to malign Sikhs for votes: Akali Dal chief on police crackdown
1 year, 9 months ago

Attempt to malign Sikhs for votes: Akali Dal chief on police crackdown

India Today  

The unity and integrity of India is non negotiable, Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal tweeted today, adding that ‘attempts are being made to malign the brave community for votes’. This comes a day after he said his party would provide legal assistance to all Sikh youths being arrested in the ongoing police crackdown in Punjab. Akali Dal strongly …

With Clouds of Discontent Hanging over Party, Sukhbir Badal Announces Major Structural Changes in Akali Dal
2 years, 3 months ago

With Clouds of Discontent Hanging over Party, Sukhbir Badal Announces Major Structural Changes in Akali Dal

News 18  

Nearly decimated in the recently held state assembly elections and gradually losing ground in some of its bastions in Punjab, Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday announced establishing a new organisational structure from the “bottom to up” through an electoral system to be overseen by a newly constituted central election body. Badal announced reserving fifty per cent …

SAD dissolves its organisational structure
2 years, 4 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 …

Punjab: Facing Political Extinction, Sukhbir Badal Dissolves Shiromani Akali Dal's Party Structure
2 years, 4 months ago

Punjab: Facing Political Extinction, Sukhbir Badal Dissolves Shiromani Akali Dal's Party Structure

News 18  

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday dissolved the entire organisational structure of the party as per the recommendations of a poll review committee formed to analyse the drubbing the party received in the Punjab assembly elections as well as the recently held Lok Sabha bypolls. The poll review committee, also known as the Jhundan Committee, had recommended …

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