Bhatinda, August 10: Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), has issued an open challenge to Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), to debate the numerous paper leak and recruitment scams in Punjab. During a protest at Government Rajindra College, Badal demanded that Kejriwal explain why ... Read more Sukhbir Singh Badal Challenges Arvind Kejriwal to Debate Paper Leak Issues in Punjab

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 women's reservation in legislatures by 2029. This move aims for fair and equitable delimitation ensuring equal representation for all states.

Chandigarh, Aug 8 (ANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday said that the Shiromani Akali Dal and its chief Sukhbir Singh Badal repeatedly compromised their political position for political gains and are now desperately seeking an understanding with the BJP. AAP Punjab media in-charge Baltej Pannu said, Today Sukhbir Singh Badal is saying that []

If the Akali Dals core support base sees a genuine prospect of returning to power through this alliance, that itself could become a rallying point drawing voters back to the SAD led by Sukhbir Singh Badal

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 states. Both women's reservation and delimitation should be implemented promptly, the SAD emphasized.

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday said the party, at a meeting of its senior leaders in Chandigarh, demanded the immediate implementation of the Womens Reservation Bill in the country. He...

New Delhi, August 8: Political discussions in Punjab have intensified following a meeting between Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Amid questions regarding alliances, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has confirmed its intention to contest all 117 assembly seats independently. BJP spokesperson RP Singh stated that the party ... Read more BJP to Contest All 117 Seats in Punjab Elections Alone: RP Singh

SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal said the party also demands fair and equitable Delimitation that ensures equal representation to all States

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. This meeting has reignited speculation of a potential thaw between the two estranged political allies. The Shiromani Akali Dal views this as a BJP charm offensive amid parliamentary needs. Punjab's changing political landscape also drives this outreach effort. The BJP's Punjab unit favors reopening channels with the Shiromani Akali Dal.

There is a buzz of a possibility of a political reunion between the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has once again become a topic of discussion after SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra

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.

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Friday, discussing the situation of law and order, and the functioning of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)...

Amritsar, July 24: The special Miri-Piri Khalsa March commenced from Sri Akal Takht Sahib on the occasion of Miri-Piri Day. This religious and awareness march saw participation from Singh Sahib Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami, Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal, and other SGPC members. During a media interaction ... Read more Miri-Piri Khalsa March Kicks Off from Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Sukhbir Singh Badal Makes Special Appeal

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was summoned by the SIT led by Deputy Inspector General Harjit Singh to appear before it at the Punjab Police Officers Institute (PPOI)

Chandigarh, July 20: Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, is facing increasing challenges. He is scheduled to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Monday for questioning related to the sacrilege case. Badal has been summoned to the Punjab Police Officers Institute ... Read more Sukhbir Singh Badal to Appear Before SIT in Punjabs Sacrilege Case

Chandigarh, July 16: Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), has launched a sharp attack on the Punjab government and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann regarding police action against employees and workers in Khanna. He accused the government of using force against peaceful protesters, which he claims is against democratic values. In ... Read more Sukhbir Badal Criticizes Bhagwant Mann Government Over Employee Action

Chandigarh, July 16: Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), has launched a fierce attack on the Punjab government and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann regarding police action against employees and workers in Khanna. He accused the government of using force against peaceful protesters, which he deemed contrary to democratic values. In ... Read more Sukhbir Badal Criticizes Bhagwant Mann Government Over Employee Crackdown

Sukhbir Badal condemns the removal of Satluj film from ZEE5, calling it censorship.

A powerful film that courageously unveils Punjabs painful history and honours the supreme sacrifice of S. Jaswant Singh Ji Khalra cannot be silenced this way, Sukhbir Singh Badal said

Chandigarh, June 20: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) organized widespread protests across Punjab on Saturday against the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), its president Sukhbir Singh Badal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress. The party alleged that a misleading and fake video circulating on social media is part of a deliberate campaign to defame ... Read more AAP Protests Across Punjab, Accuses Opposition of Defaming CM Mann

Chandigarh, June 20: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) executive committee criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for allegedly challenging the authority of the Akal Takht on public platforms, which they claim is hurting the religious sentiments of the people. During a meeting chaired by party president Sukhbir Singh Badal, the committee stated that Mann is ... Read more Akali Dal Accuses CM Bhagwant Mann of Undermining Akal Takhts Authority

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal has launched a scathing attack on Mann, accusing him of challenging the authority of the Akal Takht Sahib - the highest temporal authority for Sikhs.

Sukhbir Singh Badal may have completed the religious punishment imposed upon him, but his party is still being made to serve a political punishment.

Chandigarh, June 1: The Punjab Police have intensified their efforts to arrest senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikramjit Singh Majithia, sparking outrage among top party officials. They allege that the actions against Majithia are politically motivated. Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal stated, The case against Bikram Singh Majithia is purely vendetta politics. They ... Read more Akali Leaders Rally Support for Majithia, Accuse Punjab Government of Vendetta Politics

Chandigarh, May 2: Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal, has launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He criticized the recent FIRs filed against Sandeep Pathak in Punjab, claiming that AAPs approach resembles selective targeting. Badal alleged that individuals who remain within the party face no repercussions, while those ... Read more Sandeep Pathak Faces FIR After Joining BJP, Sukhbir Badal Accuses AAP of Selective Targeting

Mumbai, April 28: Following a blast on the railway track near the Shambhu-Haryana border in Patiala, concerns regarding security measures have been raised. Leaders from the opposition, including Sukhbir Singh Badal, have condemned the incident, accusing the government of negligence. They argue that despite receiving intelligence inputs, no precautions were taken. There are now calls ... Read more Opposition Questions Punjab Governments Response After Patiala Railway Track Blast