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Rebellion, rise in radical Sikh politics: Inside the Akali Dal’s existential crisis

Jagtar Singh, a resident of Halwara village in Ludhiana district, was once a hardcore supporter of the Shiromani Akali Dal. He is now among the many voters in Punjab who are growing increasingly wary of the country’s second-oldest political outfit.

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Bangladesh Nobel Winner Yunus Tapped To Lead Interim Govt

Bangladesh's Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus has been tapped to lead an interim government after mass protests forced longtime prime minister Sheikh Hasina to flee, the presidency announced early Wednesday.

International Business Times

SAD turmoil spotlights newspaper editor’s ‘influence’ in Punjab politics

The rebellion within the Shiromani Akali Dal has spotlighted the influence of regional papers in Punjab, especially Barjinder Singh Hamdard, the owner and editor-in-chief of the Jalandhar-based daily Ajit.

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Know Your Turncoats, Part 21: Punjab has 20 in fray, most of them switched in election year

Across Punjab’s 13 Lok Sabha seats, turncoats dominate the candidates list of both the AAP and the BJP, with both fielding seven defectors each. The Congress has given tickets to four turncoats while the SAD has fielded two. And at least 60 percent of all these defections have taken place…

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India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 7: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Voters will decide the fate of 904 candidates contesting 57 seats in the last phase of the Lok Sabha polls on June 1.

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Farm anger, temple cheer: Can Preneet Kaur hold Patiala fort for the BJP?

“The workers have no problem with whatever candidate is fielded by the BJP,” said Virendra Kumar Gupta. “But if the workers are being ignored, then that’s an issue.”

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The Punjab test: How the stage is set for a quadrangular contest on June 1

With the completion of the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, it’s Punjab’s turn. Voting in its 13 Lok Sabha constituencies is scheduled for June 1, in a contest whose contours seem considerably altered since the last polls of 2019. The relative strength, alignments and strategies of key…

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‘Narendra Modi is more of a Prime Minister for Gujarat, has been adopting anti-Punjab policies,’ says Akali Dal’s Bikram Majithia

Bikram Majithia interview: In an exclusive interview with The Hindu, Senior SAD leader criticizes BJP and PM Modi, accusing them of anti-Punjab policies and neglecting minorities

The Hindu

Shiromani Akali Dal raises ‘pro-Punjab’, ‘Panthic’ pitch in manifesto

SAD released its manifesto for the upcoming parliamentary election on Saturday.

The Hindu

In Punjab, BSP’s ‘chronic spoilsport’ role continues to shrink, yet it may be spoilsport on handful seats

With the Bahujan Samaj Party witnessing a gradual decrease in its vote share over the years in Punjab’s political space, the party ‘chronic spoilsport’ role continues to shrink in electoral politics of the State

The Hindu

Shiromani Akali Dal narrowing focus to ‘regional identity’

SAD focuses on regional identity in Punjab elections, targeting Congress and AAP for neglecting state interests.

The Hindu

SAD to contest Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat on party symbol for first time since 1996

The Akali Dal is all set to contest the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat for the first time since 1996 as it braces for a showdown with BJP which has used star power to clinch the seat on numerous occasions

The Hindu

Akali Dal declares more candidates in Punjab; party announces support to INLD in Haryana

Shiromani Akali Dal announces Lok Sabha candidates in Punjab and Chandigarh, including former Congress leader Mohinder Singh Kaypee.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls: SAD announces first list of 7 candidates for Punjab, fields Chandumajra from Anandpur Sahib

Shiromani Akali Dal announced its first list of seven candidates, fielding senior party leaders Prem Singh Chandumajra from Anandpur Sahib and Daljit Singh Cheema from Gurdaspur

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AAP, Akali Dal hit the ground in Punjab as electioneering heats up

Ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) stepping up their efforts and hitting the ground to gain support.

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BJP to go solo in Lok Sabha polls in Punjab, no alliance with SAD

The BJP on Tuesday announced that it will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on its own in Punjab. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

With nothing to lose, Akali Dal banking on panthic agenda

SAD in Chandigarh seeks revival through focus on panthic agenda, farmers, and autonomy ahead of general election.

The Hindu

Punjab’s politically influential Malwa belt holds key in Lok Sabha polls

Chandigarh: Malwa belt in Punjab holds political sway, influencing assembly and parliamentary elections, with AAP and SAD victories.

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Punjab Congress MLA Raj Kumar Chabbewal quits party, joins AAP

Punjab Congress MLA Raj Kumar Chabbewal an MLA from Chabbewal on Friday announced his resignation from the primary membership of the party with immediate effect. A short while later Chabbewal joined the Punjab unit of the Aam Admi Party. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

SAD (Sanyukt) merges with Akali Dal in Punjab

Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) merged his party with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) led by Sukhbir Singh Badal.

The Hindu

AAP govt. in Punjab facing heat over MSP in the State Assembly

AAP government in Punjab faces criticism in Assembly over MSP, as farmers protest at Delhi barricades. Opposition demands legal guarantee.

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SAD appeals to Centre to fulfil demand of farmers, asks AAP to stop “double crossing” cultivators

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday rendered support to farmers who have embarked on the 'Delhi Chalo' protest and appealed to the central government to fulfil the demands of the cultivators. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

People will bless BJP with 370 LS seats as it abrogated Article 370: Amit Shah

BJP and NDA expected to win over 400 seats in upcoming Lok Sabha polls, forming government under PM Modi.

The Hindu

2024 LS election | Old allies BJP, Akali Dal expected to join hands again

The Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) are expected to join hands for the 2024 general election in Punjab.

The Hindu

Akali Dal’s proposed march a political gimmick, says Punjab CM

Akali Dal’s proposed march a political gimmick, says Punjab CM. SAD & AAP leaders exchange sharp words over SAD’s proposed ‘Punjab Bachao Yatra’ to expose AAP’s failures

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