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

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

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Shiromani Akali Dal narrowing focus to ‘regional identity’

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

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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”.

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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.

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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.

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.

The Hindu

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:

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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.

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.

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 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…

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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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Political parties in Punjab adopt contrasting strategies amid India-Canada conflict

In Punjab, parties are attempting to garner different vote banks — in the State itself, in other parts of the country, and among the diaspora.

The Hindu

India’s suspension of visa services in Canada stirs panic in Punjab

Anxiety grips Punjab over India-Canada visa stand-off; families, students worry. India suspends visa services in Canada, causing panic among students, families in Punjab

The Hindu

Akali Dal chief meets Shah, hopes ties with Canada will improve

He said it is very disturbing to hear of the woes of Punjabis, including a large number of Sikhs, because of the worsening diplomatic ties between the two countries. There are over 18 lakh Indians in Canada and a large number of them are Punjabis, he noted.

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Analysis | AAP’s flip-flop on panchayats in Punjab reflects poorly on govt.’s style of working

On August 10, the Punjab government issued a notification dissolving all gram panchayats, panchayat samitis, and zila parishads in the State. Days later it reverted its ‘technically flawed’ decision. Soon after the notification, the government faced stiff resistance to its decision from the Opposition, including the Congress, the Shiromani Akali…

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In Punjab, sacred hymns and political games

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has passed a Bill aimed at ensuring that the broadcast and telecast of the Gurbani from the Golden Temple is free for all channels. A report on how the decision has led to a political slugfest and divided the Sikh community

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Akali Dal stages protest against AAP for ‘surrendering water to Rajasthan’

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) members and leaders on Wednesday staged a protest in Punjab’s Abohar against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, accusing it of ‘surrendering the State’s water to Rajasthan’, even as the AAP flatly denied it.

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Former Lok Sabha MP Naveen Jindal offered floral tributes to Sardar Prakash Singh Badal

'Sardar Prakash Singh Badal was a great leader, son of the soil and one of the most charismatic leaders of masses, farmers and weaker sections of society', Said Naveen Jindal. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Supreme Court quashes cheating, forgery charges against former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal

The Supreme Court on April 28 quashed cheating and forgery charges against former Punjab Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patriarch Parkash Singh Badal two days after he passed away.

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Former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal passes away at 95

Former Punjab Chief Minsiter and Shiromani Akali Dal patron S Parkash Singh Badal passed away on Tuesday, at the age of 95. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ex-Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal, son Sukhbir Badal move anticipatory bail pleas in 2015 Kotkapura firing case

Former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal moved anticipatory bail petitions in the 2015 Kotkapura police firing case in Faridkot district court on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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