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Rijiju welcomes SAD's revised stand on women's quota, delimitation

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju welcomed the Shiromani Akali Dal's revised stance on women's reservation. The party now supports immediate passage of the women's reservation and delimitation bills. This development follows a meeting between SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The government seeks to implement 33 percent…

The Economic Times

Shiromani Akali Dal supports Women's Reservation Bill, demands immediate implementation: SAD chief

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal demanded the immediate implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill. He cited Sikh Gurus' teachings on gender equality and the SGPC's example. The party also discussed a fair delimitation process ensuring equal state representation. They supported a uniform 50% seat increase proposal for all…

The Economic Times

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal meets PM Modi

The SAD was one of the oldest constituents of the NDA with more than 20 years of association when it left the alliance in 2020 over the three agriculture laws, which were later withdrawn by the Modi government.

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Ravneet Bittu resigns as Union MoS Railways after Rajya Sabha term ends

Ravneet Singh Bittu has officially stepped down as the Union Minister of State for Railways after completing his Rajya Sabha tenure on June 21. Having previously served as a Congress MP in the Lok Sabha across three terms, Bittu transitioned to the BJP in 2024 ahead of the General Election.

The Economic Times

History cannot be censored: Punjab unites after Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj' removed from Zee5

Political parties and Sikh bodies in Punjab have strongly condemned the removal of Diljit Dosanjh's film "Satluj" from ZEE5 in India. Critics argue the movie, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, confronts a dark chapter of Punjab's history and its censorship is an assault on truth and freedom…

The Economic Times

Punjab deserves to confront its past with honesty: SAD chief Sukhbir Badal on move against 'Satluj'

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has strongly condemned the abrupt removal of Diljit Dosanjh's film "Satluj" from ZEE5 in India, calling it an assault on Punjab's collective memory and freedom of expression. The movie, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's life and investigation into extrajudicial killings, faced censorship…

The Economic Times

Indian politician serving religious punishment at Golden Temple shot at

Sukhbir Singh Badal is keeping guard in a wheelchair outside the Sikh shrine and wearing a plaque around his neck as part of punishment for alleged religious sacrilege

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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.

Newslaundry

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

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

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

PM should never have made statements that spread communal hatred: SAD chief on Modi’s Rajasthan speech

Reacting to the Prime Minister’s remarks, Mr. Badal said that he should never have made statements that “spread communal hatred, mutual suspicion and venom among people of our own country”.

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

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.

The Hindu

Punjab hooch tragedy: Akali Dal chief meets families of victims in Sangrur

Sukhbir Singh Badal demands compensation for Sangrur hooch tragedy victims, threatens protest if justice not served.

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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.

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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

SC bins Punjab's appeal against HC order quashing FIR against SAD chief Sukhbir Badal

The Supreme Court dismisses Punjab government's appeal against quashing of FIR against SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal.

The Hindu

SAD president Sukhbir-Punjab CM Mann at daggers drawn

Sukhbir Singh Badal files defamation suit against Bhagwant Mann, accusing him of willful defamation and conspiracy.

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The Times of India

SAD leadership marks 103rd foundation day with Akhand Path and Seva at Golden Temple

AMRITSAR: To mark the 103rd foundation day of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on December 14, senior leadership of the party led by its president Sukhbir Singh Badal initiated the akhand path at Gurdwara Shaheed Baba Gurbaksh Singh at Akal Takht on Tuesday.

The Hindu

SAD president Sukhbir asks Punjab CM to apologise or face defamation case

SAD Pres. Badal sends legal notice to Punjab CM Mann for 'malicious lies' and demands apology within 5 days. Badal accuses Mann of making 'outlandish statement' and 'wild allegations' to damage Badal family's reputation. Failing to apologize, Badal will file defamation case.

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Punjab: Battle lines drawn for SGPC’s presidential elections

AMRITSAR: Ahead of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president elections, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) announced the present incumbent Harjinder Singh Dhami as their party candidate while the opposition group, which includes expelled SAD leaders including Bibi Jagir Kaur, a four-time SGPC president, and SAD (Samyukta) president Sukhdev Singh…

The Hindu

BJP leader tenders apology after outrage over his remarks on Gurdwaras

BJP leader Sandeep Dayma's remarks on religious places of two minority communities at an election rally in Tijara, Rajasthan, sparked major controversy. Dayma apologized but Sikh community leaders were unsatisfied.

The Times of India

SAD leader Sukhbir Badal is on a mission to persuade dissidents

AMRITSAR: Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), took it upon himself to address concerns of potential defections among party leaders.

The Hindu

SYL canal ‘debate’ - SAD leaders march towards Punjab CM residence, police uses water cannons

Police used water cannons to disperse SAD members marching to CM Bhagwant Mann's residence to debate SYL canal issue. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal accused AAP of compromising Punjab's interests. AAP leaders accused opposition of misleading people. Police used water cannons after crowd attempted to break barricades. SC asked Union…

The Hindu

INDIA bloc leaders give call for Opposition unity after Congress skips INLD rally

Opposition INDIA bloc seeks “complete unity” of allies to defeat BJP in Haryana. National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah urges leaders to shed differences. INLD chief Om Prakash Chautala blames Congress for hatching conspiracy to send him to jail. JD(U) leader K.C. Tyagi says “big things can’t be accomplished with a…

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