SAD chief clarified position on rebel leaders’ charge that he had ‘failed to satisfactorily represent’ Sikh community. If found guilty by Takht, Badal could be given religious punishment.
Akali Dal president will abide by each and every decision and order issued by Takht & will present himself before it within 15 days, says party spokesperson Arshdeep Singh Kler.
This comes a week after the rebel leaders, including Prem Singh Chandumajra and Bibi Jagir Kaur, met in Jalandhar and launched a campaign for Sukhbir Badal's removal as SAD chief.
Punjab BJP refutes allegations, says Badal should introspect why SAD has been seeing downslide since breaking ties with BJP. Rebellion in SAD comes after poor performance in LS polls.
Over 50 leaders met in Jalandhar Tuesday to demand Sukhbir Badal's resignation. They plan to 'apologise' to Akal Takht on 1 July for party's mistakes before electing new chief.
Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) chief Simranjit Singh Mann was also seen among the people raising slogans, displaying posters of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale at Golden Temple premises.
Adaish Partap Singh Kairon has been dismissed for 'anti-party' activities after SAD candidate Virsa Singh Valtoha alleged Kairon was asking people in Patti to vote for anyone but Valtoha.
For the Akali Dal, out of power for 7 years now, these elections will also set the tone for 2027 assembly polls. According to party leaders, there's more enthusiasm this time.
Akali leader adds that BJP has reached a point where it only wants to win. Punjab has no space for militancy & people are nationalists & want peace, he asserts.
Three-time councillor Hardeep Singh Buterla was up against Congress-AAP candidate Manish Tewari & BJP’s Sanjay Tandon. Someone else pulling his strings, says SAD.
Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.
Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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