Shiromani Akali Dal Archives

14 Jun

Sikandar Singh Maluka Rejoins Shiromani Akali Dal, Boosts Party Ahead of Ludhiana West By-Elections 2025

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabLudhiana West, Shiromani Akali Dal, Sikandar Singh Maluka

Ludhiana (National Times): In a significant political development ahead of the Ludhiana West Assembly by-election, veteran leader Sikandar Singh Maluka has formally rejoined the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), marking a powerful return that is expected to bolster the party's presence and morale in the region. SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal made the announcement on the social media platform X, welcoming Maluka back into the party fold. “It gives me immense pleasure to welcome veteran Akali leader S. Sikandar Singh Maluka back to the Shiromani Akali Dal. Maluka Sahab has significantly contributed to strengthening the party under the leadership of Parkash…

12 Apr

Sarabjeet Singh Jhinjer Hails Sukhbir Singh Badal’s Return as Akali Dal President, Calls Him Punjab’s ‘Vikas Purush’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabSarabjeet Singh Jhinjer, Shiromani Akali Dal, Sukhbir Singh Badal

Chandigarh, April 12, 2025 — Youth Akali Dal President Sarabjeet Singh Jhinjer congratulated S. Sukhbir Singh Badal on reclaiming the presidency of the Shiromani Akali Dal, calling it a pivotal moment for Punjab and its people. In a statement, Jhinjer described the development as a step toward restoring peace, stability, and development in the crisis-ridden state.Jhinjer said Punjab’s law and order had collapsed and only a strong leader like Badal could provide the vision and direction needed. He dubbed Badal “Vikas Purush,” the leader who could usher in growth and prosperity.Criticizing the AAP government, Jhinjer accused it of pushing the…

29 Mar

Shiromani Akali Dal to Hold Organizational Elections from April 2

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBalwinder Singh Bhunder, SAD elections 2025, Shiromani Akali Dal

Chandigarh, March 29, 2025 – The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Parliamentary Board, under the leadership of Working President Balwinder Singh Bhunder, has decided to conduct the party’s organizational elections starting April 2, 2025. In the first phase, District and State delegates will be elected by April 6, 2025.Disclosing this, Party Secretary and Spokesman Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema stated that party members who have not submitted their enrolment slips have been given a deadline of March 31, 2025, till 5:00 PM to complete the process. After this deadline, no enrolments will be accepted.On April 11, a meeting of party observers will…

10 Mar

Bikram Majithia Ordered to Appear for Investigation by Supreme Court

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBikram Majithia, Investigation, Punjab politics, Shiromani Akali Dal, Supreme Court

New Delhi, March 10, 2025 – The Supreme Court of India has directed senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia to join an ongoing investigation, rejecting any immediate relief in a case linked to his alleged criminal activities. The court has set March 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM as the mandatory appearance date at the investigation headquarters in Patiala. Court’s Orders and Observations The bench, comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Aravind Kumar, reviewed the arguments from both sides and concluded that Majithia must comply with the investigation process. His legal team assured the court that he would be present for…

08 Mar

Has Bikram Majithia Rebelled? Statement Emerges After Giani Raghbir Singh’s Removal as Jathedar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht, Bikram Majithia, Giani Raghbir Singh, SGPC, Shiromani Akali Dal

Chandigarh, March 8, 2025 – A fresh crisis has hit the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) after senior leader Bikram Singh Majithia and other party veterans issued a strongly worded press note against a recent decision by the Akal Takht’s Interim Committee. The statement, seen as a direct challenge to the party’s current leadership, has sparked speculation about a possible internal rebellion.The controversy erupted after the sudden removal of Giani Raghbir Singh as Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, a move that has left the Sikh community deeply divided. In the press note, Majithia and other senior Akali leaders expressed their discontent…

05 Mar

Akal Takht Panel to Launch SAD Membership Drive Amid Rift with Sukhbir Badal Faction

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht, SAD membership drive, Shiromani Akali Dal, Sukhbir Singh Badal

Amritsar, March 4, 2025 – The Akal Takht-appointed panel has announced the launch of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) membership drive from March 18, following an ‘ardas’ at the Akal Takht Sahib. This comes after the Sukhbir Singh Badal faction refused to support the panel’s efforts, deepening the divide within Sikh politics.The decision aligns with the December 2 ‘hukamnama’ (decree) issued by the Sikh clergy, which instructed a fresh membership process while condemning Sukhbir’s leadership. Despite the Badal faction already completing their own membership drive, the Akal Takht jathedar, Giani Raghbir Singh, clarified that the official process had not yet…

20 Feb

Youth Wing to Play Key Role in Shiromani Akali Dal’s Membership Drive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPoliticsMembership Drive, Punjab politics, Shiromani Akali Dal, Youth Akali Dal

(National Times Bureau) February 20, 2025– The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is receiving overwhelming support from all sections of Punjab, especially the youth, for its membership drive. This was stated by Youth Akali Dal's Mohali Rural District President, Tarnbir Singh Timmi Punnia, in a recent statement.He emphasized that SAD is Punjab’s only regional party that has consistently stood for Punjab, Punjabi culture, and Sikh interests. According to him, young people believe that strengthening SAD is essential for Punjab’s progress. From day one, the membership drive has witnessed mass participation, with people voluntarily joining the party. Youth Wing Actively Engaged Punnia…