Sukhbir Singh Badal Archives

31 Aug

Floods Create Crisis in Dera Baba Nanak, Sukhbir Badal Urges Army Involvement

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Dera Baba Nanak floods, Kalanaur villages submerged, Sukhbir Singh Badal

National Times Bureau (Gurpreet Singh): A severe flood situation has gripped the Dera Baba Nanak constituency, leaving many villages in the Kalanaur region completely submerged. Observing the crisis, Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal visited the affected areas, met residents, and listened to their grievances.Badal appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to set aside political stubbornness and immediately hand over the flood-affected areas to the Army. He stressed that only with Army assistance could stranded people be safely evacuated and relief operations be carried out swiftly.During his visit, Badal also met members of the Gujjar community and arranged…

20 Jul

Sukhbir Singh Badal Announces Principal Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa as SAD Candidate for Tarn Taran Bypoll

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingSukhbir Singh Badal, Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa

Tarn Taran (National Times): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday officially announced Principal Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa, head of the Azad Group, as the party’s candidate for the upcoming Tarn Taran bypoll, marking a major political realignment in the region. In a significant show of strength, 43 sitting Sarpanches, 8 Municipal Councillors, and dozens of former Sarpanches and Chairmen from the Azad Group formally joined the Akali Dal. Welcoming the entire group into the SAD fold, Badal said this collective decision reflects growing public support for the party’s ideology and leadership. ‘Massive Rally Signals Change’ Speaking about…

07 Jul

Global Sikh Council Slams Patna Sahib Granthis for Declaring Sukhbir Badal “Tankhaiya”, Warns of Threat to Sikh Unity

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht Sahib, Global Sikh Council, Patna Sahib, Sukhbir Singh Badal, Tankhaiya

Chandigarh, July 7, 2025: The Global Sikh Council (GSC), an apex body representing Sikh institutions worldwide, has come out strongly against the recent unilateral move by five Granthis of Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib, Patna Sahib, who declared Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal a “Tankhaiya,” or one guilty of religious misconduct.Terming the declaration a grave violation of Sikh Maryada and Panthic protocol, GSC President Dr. Kanwaljit Kaur issued a statement condemning the action as an attempt to undermine the supreme authority of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, the highest temporal seat of Sikhism.“Only Sri Akal Takht Sahib has the…

05 Jul

Akal Takht Sahib Annuls Patna Sahib Decision Declaring Sukhbir Badal ‘Tankhahia’; Calls It Unconstitutional

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabSikh Panth, Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Sukhbir Singh Badal, Takht Sri Patna Sahib, Tankhahia

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A significant gathering of the five Singh Sahibans was held today at Sri Akal Takht Sahib, where they unanimously annulled the decision by the Panj Pyaras (Five Beloved Ones) of Takht Sri Patna Sahib, who had declared Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal as “Tankhahia” (guilty of religious misconduct).Jathedar Kuldeep Singh Gargarj condemned the decision, terming it “beyond jurisdiction” and stating that it went against Sikh traditions and challenged the supreme authority of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Jathedar Gargarj made it clear that the decision taken by the Panj Pyaras of Takht Sri Patna Sahib violated…

05 Jul

Sukhbir Singh Badal Declared ‘Tankhaiya’ by Takht Sri Patna Sahib for Defying Religious Summons

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPatna Sahib, Punjab, Sukhbir Singh Badal

Patna (National Times): In a significant development within the Sikh religious sphere, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has been officially declared a Tankhaiya by the Panj Pyare of Takht Sri Patna Sahib, one of Sikhism’s five sacred thrones. The decision comes after Badal failed to appear before the Takht despite receiving two formal summons. The move follows an earlier controversy involving two high-ranking religious leaders, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, executive head of Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Gurudwara, and Jathedar Tek Singh of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, who were declared Tankhaiya in May for disobeying a Hukamnama (edict).…

02 Jul

Shiromani Akali Dal Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Detained En Route to Gurdwara Shri Amb Sahib in Mohali

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Mohali (National Times): In a dramatic turn of events, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal was detained by Punjab Police in Mohali on Tuesday while he was on his way to Gurdwara Shri Amb Sahib to show support for fellow party leader Bikram Singh Majithia. Badal’s detention follows a sharp escalation in political tensions between the Shiromani Akali Dal and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab. The move came just hours after Badal took to social media, accusing the Bhagwant Mann-led government of imposing what he termed an “undeclared emergency” in the state. In his statement…

01 Jun

Takht Patna Sahib Summons Sukhbir Singh Badal Amid Deepening Sikh Clerical Rift

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPanj Pyare, Sukhbir Singh Badal, Takht Patna Sahib

Patna, June 1, 2025 — In a significant escalation within the Sikh religious establishment, the Panj Pyare (Five Beloved Ones) of Takht Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib have summoned Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, directing him to appear within ten days over accusations of interference in the Takht’s internal religious affairs.The summons stems from allegations that Badal played a role in reinstating excommunicated Jathedar Giani Ranjit Singh Gauhar, a move that has sparked fierce controversy within the community. The Panj Pyare contend that the SAD leader’s involvement amounts to an encroachment on the spiritual and administrative independence…

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…

12 Apr

Sukhbir Singh Badal Re-Elected Unopposed as SAD President

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a unanimous decision, Sukhbir Singh Badal was re-elected as the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday. A total of 524 party delegates from Punjab and various other states backed his return to the top post, with no opposition filed. This marks a significant comeback for Badal, who had stepped down from the position last year. He first assumed leadership of the SAD in 2008, succeeding his father and veteran Akali leader Prakash Singh Badal. Since then, he had led the party for over a decade, playing a key role in shaping its political…

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…