Out of power for almost a decade, situation is acute for SAD because Amritpal is no longer an individual MP. His outfit is preparing for next year's Punjab elections.
Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), headed by jailed MP Amritpal Singh, came into existence last January, offering a panthic alternative to Shiromani Akali Dal.
Terror module busted within hours of Monday’s blast, uncovering alleged terror web featuring Malaysia-based Sikh separatists and Pakistan-based arms suppliers, say Punjab cops.
In moving HC, state govt has made it clear it doesn't intend to extend Amritpal’s detention under NSA. He will now be arrested in connection with the many cases against him in the state.
Amritpal Singh, held in Assam’s Dibrugarh central jail under Punjab home dept’s preventive detention order, had sought temporary release to attend ongoing Budget Session of Parliament.
Charged under NSA and in Dibrugarh jail, Amritpal Singh appeared virtually during proceeding in Punjab and Haryana High Court. He is challenging denial of parole by Punjab government.
Facebook post by Amritpal aide naming Khadoor Sahib MP’s critics has fuelled tensions within WPD, with critics calling it a cyber threat & supporters blaming internal differences.
According to 56 min clip released by SAD's Bikram Majithia, Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal had strong connections with slain gangster Jaipal Bhullar. Amritpal's father says clip AI generated.
Amritpal, who is detained under National Security Act, had written to LS Speaker saying that if he remains absent for 60 days, he would be disqualified and his seat declared vacant.
Repeated changes in cotton import duty have prioritised textile competitiveness when mills face high input costs. But policy can also put pressure on farmgate prices.
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