Elections 2026

Beginning of unravelling of AAP: Sukhbir Singh Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal states AAP's Rajya Sabha MPs joining BJP marks the party's decline. He predicts a direct contest between Akali Dal and Congress in Punjab's upcoming elections. Badal asserts Akali Dal remains the state's rooted political force, committed to serving the people. He believes voters will support a regional party in 2027.

27 Apr 2026 11:47 pm
Shiromani Akali Dal Appoints Harkesh Singh Mohri as Haryana President

Chandigarh, April 9: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has made a significant organizational change aimed at strengthening its Haryana unit. Party president Sukhbir Singh Badal announced the appointment of Harkesh Singh Mohri as the new Haryana state president through a post on the social media platform X. In his announcement, Badal expressed his delight, stating, ... Read more Shiromani Akali Dal Appoints Harkesh Singh Mohri as Haryana President

9 Apr 2026 6:49 pm
AAP Government Forces Farmers into Despair: Sukhbir Badal

Chandigarh, March 24: Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), stated on Tuesday that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is failing to provide any assistance to farmers in Punjab. This includes the promised Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 22 crops. As a result, farmers are being driven to despair and are ... Read more AAP Government Forces Farmers into Despair: Sukhbir Badal

24 Mar 2026 10:29 pm
AAP govt owes Rs 14,000 cr in arrears, misusing state funds: SAD chief Sukhbir Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal accused the AAP government of neglecting employees and pensioners by withholding Rs 14,000 crore in arrears. He criticized the party's spending on advertisements and travel for leaders, welcoming the Punjab and Haryana High Court's deadline for clearing dues. Badal also demanded an impartial probe into alleged misuse of state funds for party agendas.

15 Mar 2026 12:39 pm
Setback To Punjab BJP As Arvind Khanna Quits Party, Joins Shiromani Akali Dal

Chandigarh: Industrialist-turned-politician Arvind Khanna on Sunday quitted Punjab BJP and joined Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). A senior leader and two-time Congress MLA earlier, Khanna, had joined BJP in 2022 and was made vice-president of the BJP Punjab unit. Though he could not win the 2022 election from Sangrur assembly seat and 2024 election from Sangrur Lok Sabha seat on BJP ticket, he is known for his various social welfare activities. Besides, he has also held positions in various sports or

15 Feb 2026 7:47 pm
Punjab BJP Leader Arvind Khanna Joins Shiromani Akali Dal

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arvind Khanna on Sunday joined the Shiromani Akali Dal in the presence of party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal in Sangrur.

15 Feb 2026 5:13 pm
2027 Punjab Assembly Elections: SAD In Early Poll Mode, Announces 40 Rallies From February 17

Chandigarh: Getting into early campaign mode, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced to hold 40 rallies across Punjab beginning February 17, nearly a year ahead of 2027 Punjab assembly polls. A SAD release said that its mass contact programme ``Punjab bachao Sukhbir Badal Liyao (meaning save Punjab, bring Sukhbir Badal in power) will start from February 17 to launch its poll campaign for the 2027 vidhan sabha elections. It also said that the SAD will also hold 40 rallies as part of this pr

14 Feb 2026 12:30 am
Punjab CM Mann, SGPC set for showdown over 328 missing 'saroops' of Guru Granth Sahib

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (SGPC) are all set for a showdown regarding the 328 missing 'saroops' of the Guru Granth Sahib. CM Mann on Monday slammed the SGPC for allegedly using the Akal Takht and Panth (community) as a shield to evade action against their 'misdeeds'. The Sikh clergy (five high priests) hit back, asking the Aam Aadmi Party government to stop meddling in their internal matters or face action according to 'Panthi

29 Dec 2025 7:53 pm