Chandigarh: A week before the Punjab elections scheduled for 1 June, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has ousted his brother-in-law Adaish Partap Singh Kairon for working against the party’s interest. The decision was made after a complaint by Virsa Singh Valtoha, SAD’s candidate from Khadoor Sahib, who alleged that Kairon was undermining … Read more
A political analyst highlights the broader choice spectrum now available to Punjab’s electorate, emphasizing the distinct thematic focuses of national versus state elections. Punjab is witnessing a remarkable shift in its political dynamics. (File: PTI) 2024 Lok Sabha Elections: With the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on the horizon, Punjab is witnessing a remarkable shift in … Read more
Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has supported the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal of the Modi government, saying it is based on time-tested democratic practices borne out of political wisdom. The ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal aims for simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections, to be held on the same day … Read more
Akali Dal remained in power in Punjab for nearly 10 years since 2007. During this time, the party had faced criticism over various issues including desecration incidents of the Guru Granth Sahib in 2015. WATCH: Sukhbir Singh Badal Apologises For 2015 Sacrilege Cases, Evokes Criticism For ‘Sins’ From Opposition New Delhi: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) … Read more
Chandigarh: Punjab’s Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) apologised to Sikhs Thursday for its failure to stop multiple incidents of sacrilege eight years ago, the repercussions of which ultimately toppled the party from power. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal sought “unconditional forgiveness” at an event in the Golden Temple in Amritsar – a move seen as an … Read more