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.
An amendment to Sikh Gurdwara Act 1925, a central law, barred sehajdharis from voting in SGPC polls. It was challenged by Sehajdhari Sikh Party in 2017 in HC, where case is still pending.
Dr Daljit Singh Cheema, who served as adviser to Parkash Badal when he was CM, to contest from Gurdaspur. Two-time MLA & real estate developer NK Sharma pitted against Preneet Kaur.
Parampal Kaur, daughter-in-law of senior Akali Dal leader Sikander Singh Maluka, put in her papers last week, seeking voluntary retirement, but her resignation is yet to be accepted by CM.
On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
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