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 Singh Badal, Sukhbir Badal, and Bikram Singh Majithia, are indicative of the erosion of trust among the people. On queries regarding the Congress’s electoral lineup, he said, “The names will be made public soon.”

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Atonement over, Akali Dal leaders gears up for civic body polls
1 week, 4 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 …

Punjab politics: HS Phoolka to join Shiromani Akali Dal
2 weeks, 3 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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, …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

Lok Sabha elections make many regional parties kingmakers, but some draw blank: A deep dive
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections make many regional parties kingmakers, but some draw blank: A deep dive

Live Mint  

Lok Sabha Election 2024: The regional parties played a big role in the recently concluded national elections. However, a few regional parties which didn't join the BJP-led NDA or the Opposition's India bloc were wiped out in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Parties which were wiped out in Lok Sabha 2024 There were six major regional parties …

Punjab Election Results 2024 highlights: Congress wins from Jalandhar, Amritsar, Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab Election Results 2024 highlights: Congress wins from Jalandhar, Amritsar, Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala

The Hindu  

The Congress won seven parliamentary seats in Punjab and the Aam Aadmi Party won three seats. The Shiromani Akali Dal bagged one seat while Independents won two seats. The mood was captured in The Hindu’s earlier report stating, AAP faces critical test, Akali Dal fights to regain relevance and Congress hopes to improve tally. In 2019, Congress had secured eight …

SAD will continue its fight to protect rights of Punjab, Sikhs: Sukhbir
6 months, 3 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 …

A crowded party scene in Punjab
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A crowded party scene in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

The campaign in Punjab, unfortunately, has only revealed the limitations of the political mainstream in addressing the multiple crises confronting the state. Gains from agriculture have plateaued while the social and economic crises that engulfed the state following the rise of terrorism continue to cripple the state’s political economy. The BJP has credible leaders in the state but the embers …

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 …

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 …

Shiromani Akali Dal declares candidates on all seats in Punjab, fields Harsimrat Kaur Badal from Bathinda
8 months ago

Shiromani Akali Dal declares candidates on all seats in Punjab, fields Harsimrat Kaur Badal from Bathinda

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday announced the names of six candidates for Lok Sabha elections in Punjab. Three-time sitting MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal will contest for the fourth time on the Bathinda seat while the party has fielded Mohinder Singh KP from Jalandhar. SAD declares candidates on all seats Earlier, the SAD …

LS Polls: Chandumajra is Anandpur Sahib pick, Daljit Cheema fielded from Gurdaspur as SAD announces first list
8 months, 1 week ago

LS Polls: Chandumajra is Anandpur Sahib pick, Daljit Cheema fielded from Gurdaspur as SAD announces first list

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday announced its first list of seven Lok Sabha candidates for Punjab, fielding senior leaders Daljit Singh Cheema from Gurdaspur and Prem Singh Chandumajra from Anandpur Sahib. The Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday announced Prem Singh Chandumajra from Anandpur Sahib seat for Lok Sabha polls. But party spokesperson Cheema denied that the delay is attributed …

Old Punjab allies take new paths
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Old Punjab allies take new paths

Hindustan Times  

Punjab is set for a four-cornered election with the Shiromani Akali Dal and the BJP failing to reach an understanding on seats. They join the ruling Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress, the top two parties in the state, in the battle for 13 Lok Sabha seats. This is the first time since 1996 that the BJP will be fighting …

Shiromani Akali Dal's arduous road to recover lost territory
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shiromani Akali Dal's arduous road to recover lost territory

India Today  

When Indira Gandhi imposed the Emergency in June 1975, the Shiromani Akali Dal launched passive resistance which endured throughout the period, until March 1977. Numerous such agitations led by the Shiromani Akali Dal and its precursor, the SGPC, navigated Sikhs through British colonial rule, the deadly Partition of 1947, the movement for Punjab’s statehood in independent India, and the unrest …

Lok Sabha polls: After Odisha, BJP decides to contest alone in Punjab
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls: After Odisha, BJP decides to contest alone in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday announced that it will contest all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab on its own, ending weeks-long speculation about the Shiromani Akali Dal ’s return to the National Democratic Alliance and setting the stage for a four-cornered fight in the state. State BJP chief Sunil Jakhar said the BJP’s work under the leadership of …

Lok Sabha elections: BJP to go solo in Punjab, no alliance with Akali Dal, says state chief Jakhar
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections: BJP to go solo in Punjab, no alliance with Akali Dal, says state chief Jakhar

India TV News  

Lok Sabha elections: The Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to go solo in Punjab, state chief Sunil Jakhar announced on Tuesday. What Jhakar said "The BJP is going to contest the Lok Sabha elections alone in Punjab," Jakhar said on X. Responding to BJP chief Sunil Jakhar's statement on the party going solo in the state for the Lok Sabha …

'Principles more important than numbers': Akali Dal on BJP going solo in Punjab
8 months, 4 weeks ago

'Principles more important than numbers': Akali Dal on BJP going solo in Punjab

India Today  

After the BJP decided to contest the Lok Sabha polls in Punjab on its own, Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday said that for his party, principles are more important "than the number game" as he slammed the national parties for "playing politics" over votes. The BJP, earlier on Tuesday, announced that it will contest the upcoming …

BJP says no to Akali Dal, to contest all 13 seats in Punjab
8 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP says no to Akali Dal, to contest all 13 seats in Punjab

India Today  

BJP Punjab state president Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday said the party would contest the Lok Sabha election alone and would not form an alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal. The decision was taken keeping in mind the welfare of farmers and businessmen," Jakhar said in a post on X. Polling for 13 seats in Punjab will be held on June …

With nothing to lose, Akali Dal banking on panthic agenda
8 months, 4 weeks ago

With nothing to lose, Akali Dal banking on panthic agenda

The Hindu  

The Shiromani Akali Dal, which has been going through a rough patch following drubbings in the 2017 and 2022 Assembly elections, is seeking a return to its panthic agenda ahead of the general election. “The party will continue to put principles above politics and it will never deviate from its historic role as a champion of the interests of Khalsa …

BJP-Akali Dal seat talks on as former allies likely to reunite in Punjab
9 months ago

BJP-Akali Dal seat talks on as former allies likely to reunite in Punjab

India Today  

The Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP are likely to seal a pre-poll pact for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Punjab if both parties reach a consensus on seat-sharing in the state, sources said. But, they should come to the negotiation table and assure us that we will get five seats to fight in Punjab,” a top BJP source said. …

Sukhdev Dhindsa merges his party SAD (Sanyukt) with SAD after 4 years
9 months, 2 weeks 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
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 …

Akali Dal likely to rejoin BJP-led NDA ahead of Lok Sabha polls: Sources
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

'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 …

Akalis anticipate alliance outreach by BJP after results of five State Assembly elections
1 year, 6 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, 7 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 …

AAP gets much-needed boost with Jalandhar Lok Sabha byelection victory
1 year, 7 months ago

AAP gets much-needed boost with Jalandhar Lok Sabha byelection victory

The Hindu  

The seat was a bastion of the Congress, which had won it for four consecutive terms. The Jalandhar Lok Sabha byelection victory on May 13 has given the ruling AAP in Punjab a much-needed boost after it suffered a debacle on its home turf, Sangrur, barely three months after sweeping the State Assembly election in 2022. Its candidate, Inder Iqbal …

Union Minister Hardeep Puri Rules Out Alliance with SAD for 2024 Lok Sabha Election
1 year, 7 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 …

Jalandhar Lok Sabha by-poll: SAD, BJP can't pull it solo in Punjab, but can they together?
1 year, 7 months ago

Jalandhar Lok Sabha by-poll: SAD, BJP can't pull it solo in Punjab, but can they together?

India Today  

The Jalandhar Lok Sabha by-election has shed light on the potential fate of the Shiromani Akali Dal and the BJP if they were to contest the 2024 general election separately in Punjab. READ | Congress’s citadel since 1999, Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat won by AAP in 2023 bypoll Barely three months after its historic sweep in Punjab, AAP suffered a …

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 …

Happy News for SAD as Bikram Majithia out on Bail, Party Looks to Galvanise Demoralised Cadre
2 years, 4 months ago

Happy News for SAD as Bikram Majithia out on Bail, Party Looks to Galvanise Demoralised Cadre

News 18  

For the beleaguered Shiromani Akali Dal, Bikram Singh Majithia walking out of jail on bail could not have come at a better time. The former SAD cabinet minister was granted bail by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in a case registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act in December 2021 during the Charanjit Singh Channi-led Congress government. …

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 …

The long, steep road ahead for the Akali Dal
2 years, 5 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 …

After Flop Poll Show, Punjab’s Akali Dal Faces Rebellion as Party Leaders Demand End of Badals’ Rule
2 years, 9 months ago

After Flop Poll Show, Punjab’s Akali Dal Faces Rebellion as Party Leaders Demand End of Badals’ Rule

News 18  

After facing the party’s worst-ever performance in recently concluded Punjab assembly polls, the Shiromani Akali Dal on Wednesday faced a major rebellion when its senior leader and Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee president Harmeet Singh Kalka ditched the party and announced to form a separate outfit. In view of the developments, the Sukhbir Singh Badal-led SAD convened an emergency meeting …

Despite Losing Election from Sangrur, Here's Why This Punjab Candidate Remains a 'Winner'
2 years, 9 months ago

Despite Losing Election from Sangrur, Here's Why This Punjab Candidate Remains a 'Winner'

News 18  

In Punjab Sangrur, Aam Aadmi Party’s candidate Narinder Kaur Bharaj defeated Shiromani Akali Dal’s Sangrur candidate with a huge margin. https://t.co/VpoGOZz93o— Varsha March 11, 2022 One user called it the “dichotomy of human existence,” while another user wrote “Winner and Jeet, still Lost.” Dichotomy of human existence. pic.twitter.com/K9UCwMMTxx— Anurag Minus Verma March 13, 2022 Winner and Jeet, still Lost pic.twitter.com/KNTBb26vke— …

Punjab polls: With new ally, SAD takes on challenge to regain lost turf
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: With new ally, SAD takes on challenge to regain lost turf

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Akali Dal leaders are upbeat and the cadre coalesced as the party has managed to run a steady campaign in Punjab since early last year. However, the biggest challenge faced by Sukhbir Singh Badal-led party ahead of the February 20 polls is to bring urban population into its fold and check the Aam Aadmi Party’s advance on its bastion …

Punjab all set to witness multi-cornered fight
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab all set to witness multi-cornered fight

The Hindu  

With Punjab all set to witness a multi-cornered electoral battle in the 2022 Assembly elections, the results in many constituencies could see a nail-biting contest as the margin of a win or loss could be narrow. The electoral battle was expected to be a three-cornered fight among the ruling Congress, the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Aam Aadmi Party. However, …

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