Shiromani Akali Dal Archives

22 Feb

Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal Accuses Sukhbir Badal of ‘Double-Faced Politics’, Seeks Answers on SGPC and Law & Order Issues

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Party Punjab, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Shiromani Akali Dal, Sukhbir Singh Badal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Sunday took on the leadership of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), stating that Sukhbir Singh Badal, like his father Parkash Singh Badal, is indulging in as “double-faced politics” and attempting to mislead the people of Punjab with recycled rhetoric and fresh claims.Addressing a press conference in Amritsar, AAP Punjab Chief Spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that before making tall claims about eliminating gangsterism, Sukhbir Singh Badal must first answer for his own record. “You cannot field a family member of a known gangster as…

18 Feb

Allegations by Giani Raghbir Singh Shake Sikh Institutions, Says Inderbir Singh Nijjar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGiani Raghbir Singh, Inderbir Singh Nijjar, SGPC controversy, Shiromani Akali Dal, Sri Darbar Sahib

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab leader and MLA Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar has expressed serious concern over the sensational revelations made by former Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Raghbir Singh Ji, regarding the internal functioning of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and the Akali Dal.He said that these allegations made by a respected personality like Giani Raghbir Singh Ji, who is thoroughly aware of the institution’s internal workings, are extremely painful and disturbing for the Sikh community. Nijjar said that although there were already discussions within the Sangat about the decline of these…

03 Feb

Majithia Walks Free After Supreme Court Grants Bail in Disproportionate Assets Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBikram Singh Majithia, disproportionate assets case, Shiromani Akali Dal, Supreme Court bail

Nabha (Gurpreet Singh): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia was released from Nabha Jail on Tuesday following the Supreme Court’s order granting him bail in a disproportionate assets case, marking a significant political development in Punjab. Majithia, who had been lodged in the jail for the past seven months in connection with the case, walked out after formalities were completed. His release triggered a large gathering of party supporters and workers outside the jail premises, who welcomed the senior SAD leader with slogans and celebrations. Majithia Thanks Supporters, Cites Sikh HistoryAddressing supporters and the media after his release,…

31 Jan

AAP Accuses Akali Dal of Cozying Up to Gangsters, Questions Sukhbir Badal’s Intentions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Party, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Shiromani Akali Dal, Sukhbir Singh Badal

Chandigarh, January 31, 2026: Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Chief Spokesperson of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab and MLA from the Ajnala constituency, raised serious questions over the participation of Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami, and other Akali leaders in wedding functions of gangsters’ families. He said that while Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s government is fighting a major battle against gangsterism and the drug mafia, the Akali Dal is building relationships with gangsters. MLA Dhaliwal displayed photographs showing the presence of Sukhbir Singh Badal, Virsa Singh Valtoha, Ganieve Kaur Majithia, Ravinder Singh Brahmpura,…

16 Dec

Bibi Kiranjot Kaur Questions Punjab Government’s ‘Holy City’ Decision, Flags Sikh Traditions on Meat Practices

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBibi Kiranjot Kaur, Holy City status Punjab, Jhatka meat, SGPC, Shiromani Akali Dal

Chandigarh, December 16, 2025: SGPC member, senior Akali leader and granddaughter of Master Tara Singh, Bibi Kiranjot Kaur has raised strong objections to the Punjab government’s decision to grant Holy City status to three cities in the state, questioning the proposed restrictions linked to the move.In a social media post, Bibi Kiranjot Kaur said that in Sikhism, tobacco and Kutha (Halal) meat are regarded as bajjar kurehit, or major religious prohibitions. She added that alcohol and other intoxicants are also forbidden under Sikh tenets, while Jhatka meat is the religiously sanctioned practice for Sikhs.Referring to historical precedents, she stated that…

08 Sep

SAD to Boycott Vice Presidential Election, Citing Government Apathy Toward Punjab Flood Crisis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab floods 2025, Shiromani Akali Dal, Vice Presidential election boycott

Chandigarh, September 8, 2025 – The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) announced on Monday that it will boycott the upcoming Vice Presidential election, accusing both the Punjab and Central governments of abandoning the state during one of its worst-ever flood disasters.In a strongly worded statement, the party said that while Punjab reels under devastation, the nation is preoccupied with the Vice Presidential poll. “We represent the voice and pain of Punjabis. Therefore, SAD will not participate in tomorrow’s Vice Presidential election,” the statement read.SAD leaders highlighted that nearly one-third of Punjab remains submerged, with widespread destruction of homes, farmland, and crops.…

11 Aug

Giani Harpreet Singh Named Leader of New Panthic Party After Split in Shiromani Akali Dal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht, Bibi Satwant Kaur, Giani Harpreet Singh, Punjab politics, SAD split, Shiromani Akali Dal

Chandigarh, Aug 11, 2025: Punjab witnessed a major shift in Panthic politics today after the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), formed under the Akali Takht, split into factions. The party’s recruitment committee announced the creation of a new Panthic party, appointing former Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh as its leader.Bibi Satwant Kaur has been named chairperson of the Panthic Committee. Earlier, the Akali Takht, in alliance with the rebel group, had set up Panthic stalls at the Burj Akali Baba Phoola Singh Gurdwara to enroll members. The announcement of the new president came after the completion of this membership drive.According to sources,…

08 Aug

Bikram Singh Majithia Bail Hearing Adjourned; Next Session on August 11

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBikram Singh Majithia, drug-money laundering, Punjab Vigilance Bureau, Shiromani Akali Dal

Chandigarh, August 8, 2025 — The bail proceedings of senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia will resume on Monday, August 11, after Friday’s hearing concluded without a verdict. The session lasted over two-and-a-half hours, with both prosecution and defence presenting detailed arguments before the court decided to adjourn.Majithia’s case stems from his June 25, 2025 arrest by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau following coordinated raids at nearly 25 locations, including his Amritsar residence. He is accused of amassing assets disproportionate to his declared income and allegedly having links to a ₹540 crore drug-money laundering…

08 Aug

Giani Harpreet Singh Declines Consideration for Shiromani Akali Dal President Post

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Former Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Harpreet Singh, has respectfully declined to be considered for the post of Shiromani Akali Dal president, ahead of the party’s internal election scheduled for August 11. In a public appeal, he requested that his name be withdrawn from the list of candidates, emphasizing his respect for fellow nominee Bibi Satwant Kaur. In his statement, Giani Harpreet Singh said he had learned that both his name and that of Bibi Satwant Kaur — daughter of the late Shaheed Bhai Amrik Singh Ji — were being discussed for the leadership role.…

06 Aug

Majithia’s Bail Verdict Deferred Again, Next Hearing Scheduled for August 7

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBikram Singh Majithia, Majithia bail hearing, Mohali court, Shiromani Akali Dal

Mohali — Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, currently in jail over a disproportionate assets case, will remain behind bars for now as a Mohali court on Tuesday postponed its ruling on his bail plea.This marks the sixth time Majithia has approached the court seeking bail, but once again, no immediate relief was granted. The court has listed the matter for further hearing on Wednesday, August 7, when a decision is expected.Majithia, a prominent political figure in Punjab, has been in judicial custody for several months. Alongside his bail plea, he has also filed a request for a change…