Elections 2026

Sukhbir Singh Badal Offers Support to Family of Suicide Victim Gulzar Singh

Sukhbir Singh Badal assures support to Gulzar Singhs family after tragic suicide linked to drug issues in Punjab. Sukhbir Singh Badal Offers Support to Family of Suicide Victim Gulzar Singh

11 Sep 2026 10:34 pm
Sukhbir Singh Badal skips Behbal Kalan SIT questioning, cites medical grounds

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal skipped his appearance before the Special Investigation Team probing the 2015 Behbal Kalan police firing case, citing medical reasons. His party said he needed a check-up for injuries sustained in a recent attack in Maharashtra's Nanded

11 Sep 2026 4:26 pm
BJP, SAD, RPI should forge alliance to stop Cong: Ramdas Athawale on Punjab polls

Digital Desk | Amritsar, Sep 11 (IANS) Union Minister and Republican Party of India(A) chief Ramdas Athawale on Friday said the RPI, along with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), should form an alliance to stop the Congress from coming to power in the upcoming Punjab Assembly polls. Speaking to IANS, he said that, given the current law-and-order situation in the state and rising discontent among all sections, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is certain to depart.

11 Sep 2026 12:26 pm
Sukhbir Badal calls for registration of suicide abetment case against Punjab Minister

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 8 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday called for registration of an abetment of suicide case against Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and all others named by suicide victim Gulzar Singh in his dying declaration. The SAD President visited the residence of Gulzar Singh at Tur Banjara village of Sangrur district and assured all help to the aggrieved family. He also asserted the SAD would take this case to its logical co

8 Sep 2026 11:42 pm
Political Storm Erupts Over Controversial Photo Involving Accused Rapist and Sukhbir Singh Badal

A political uproar in Punjab as the SAD accuses the AAP government of deflection tactics linked to a controversial photo. Political Storm Erupts Over Controversial Photo Involving Accused Rapist and Sukhbir Singh Badal

3 Sep 2026 10:33 pm
Sikh Community Stands with Nepal Amid Natural Disaster, Says Sukhbir Singh Badal

Chandigarh, September 1: Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and former Chief Minister of Punjab, has expressed deep condolences regarding the recent natural disaster in Nepal. He praised the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) for its initiative to provide assistance to the people of Nepal during this challenging time. In ... Read more Sikh Community Stands with Nepal Amid Natural Disaster, Says Sukhbir Singh Badal

1 Sep 2026 6:15 pm
BJP-SAD alliance revival gains ground ahead of Punjab polls

The BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal may revive their alliance for upcoming Punjab assembly elections. Both parties acknowledge this partnership as their strongest option despite seat-sharing disagreements. Talks have intensified since Prime Minister Narendra Modi met SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal recently. The BJP seeks a larger seat share and greater government role, reflecting its increased vote share.

30 Aug 2026 3:36 am
Harsimrat hints at SAD-BJP alliance before Punjab polls

Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal has hinted at a potential re-alliance with the BJP, expressing a desire for agreements that bring progress to Punjab from Delhi. This follows a recent meeting between SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reigniting speculation about the former allies rejoining forces after their 2020 split over farm laws.

21 Aug 2026 12:25 am
SAD's Harsimrat writes to Amit Shah, seeks NIA probe into attacks on Sukhbir Badal

Harsimrat Kaur Badal has called for a National Investigation Agency (NIA) inquiry into two alarming incidents, marking the August 13 attack in Nanded as a shocking assassination attempt involving party president Sukhbir Singh Badal. Additionally, she has pushed for an investigation into another assassination attempt that occurred in December 2024, urging Union Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene.

17 Aug 2026 12:43 am
BJP Leader Jaiveer Shergill Visits Sukhbir Singh Badal, Wishes for Quick Recovery

Chandigarh, August 16: BJP national spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill met with Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday to inquire about his health. In a post on the social media platform X, Shergill expressed his wishes for Badals swift recovery. Badal has suffered serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment, having received 150 stitches. Sukhbir ... Read more BJP Leader Jaiveer Shergill Visits Sukhbir Singh Badal, Wishes for Quick Recovery

16 Aug 2026 11:50 pm
Sukhbir Badal Discharged from Hospital, Calls for NIA Investigation into Attacks

Chandigarh, August 16: Sukhbir Singh Badal, the leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal and former Deputy Chief Minister, has been discharged from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. He was admitted following an attack at a Gurudwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, a Member of Parliament from the Shiromani Akali Dal, has written to Union Home ... Read more Sukhbir Badal Discharged from Hospital, Calls for NIA Investigation into Attacks

16 Aug 2026 6:15 pm
Demand for NIA Investigation into Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal

New Delhi, August 16: There is a rising demand for a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the life-threatening attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, the President of the Shiromani Akali Dal and former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, which occurred on August 13. Former Union Minister and Member of Parliament from Bathinda, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, ... Read more Demand for NIA Investigation into Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal

16 Aug 2026 5:05 pm
Harsimrat Kaur Badal writes to Amit Shah, seeks NIA probe into attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the alleged 'assassination attempt' on SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal at...

16 Aug 2026 5:03 pm
Sukhbir Singh Badal: The Man Punjab Can

On August 13, 2026, Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a kirpan inside a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra, while visiting Takht Sri Hazur Sahib with his wife and Akali Dal MP, Harsimrat Kaur Badal. The assailant, identified as Jaspal Singh a Pune-based Nihang with degrees in commerce and law struck at Badals hand [] The post Sukhbir Singh Badal: The Man Punjab Cant Ignore. A Second Brush With Death appeared first on Tfipost.com .

15 Aug 2026 7:44 pm
Opinion: Opinion | Attack On Sukhbir Badal: Time To Heal, Time To Rethink Panthak Politics

The motive behind the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal remains under investigation. But the incident raises questions about the direction of Sikh public discourse.

15 Aug 2026 1:45 pm
Rahul Gandhis Statement on Meloni Called a Political Joke by Majid Memon

Mumbai, August 15: Senior advocate and former Rajya Sabha MP Majid Memon has dismissed the statement made by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi regarding Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a political joke. He emphasized that such remarks should not be taken seriously. Memon condemned the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal ... Read more Rahul Gandhis Statement on Meloni Called a Political Joke by Majid Memon

15 Aug 2026 3:59 am
Sukhbir Badal Expresses Gratitude After Attack, Calls for Unity and Service

New Delhi, August 15: Senior leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal and former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Sukhbir Singh Badal, recently took to Facebook to express his gratitude towards Guru Sahib following a violent attack. He emphasized that Guru Gobind Singh Maharaj has always been a guiding force in his life during challenging times. ... Read more Sukhbir Badal Expresses Gratitude After Attack, Calls for Unity and Service

15 Aug 2026 1:10 am
Rahul Gandhis Comment on Giorgia Meloni Labeled as Political Joke by Majid Memon

Mumbai, August 15: Senior Advocate and former Rajya Sabha member Majid Memon has dismissed opposition leader Rahul Gandhis remarks regarding Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a political joke. He emphasized that such comments should not be taken seriously. Memon condemned the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal and called for Maharashtras ... Read more Rahul Gandhis Comment on Giorgia Meloni Labeled as Political Joke by Majid Memon

15 Aug 2026 12:15 am
Badal attack: Accused blamed SAD govt for Punjab drug crisis, says police

The individual accused of attacking Sukhbir Singh Badal has placed the blame on the escalating drug crisis in Punjab, asserting that the former SAD government did little to resolve the issue. Investigators are currently examining his statements to uncover the true motive behind the assault. At this time, there's no evidence linking the incident to extremist factions.

14 Aug 2026 11:22 pm
Sukhbir Badal To NDTV After Attack: 'I'm Not Scared, Will Never Bow Down'

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has spoken exclusively to NDTV after being discharged from hospital following an attack in Maharashtra. Badal said he is not scared and that this was not the first assassination attempt against him, adding that his father, Parkash Singh Badal, never bowed down to anti-India forces and neither will he. An FIR has been registered in the case under charges including attempt to murder, assault or criminal force against a public servant and the Arms Act.

14 Aug 2026 7:40 pm
Congress Leader Hussain Dalwai Questions Maharashtras Law and Order Following Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal

Mumbai, August 14: Congress leader Hussain Dalwai has raised serious concerns regarding the law and order situation in Maharashtra following an attack on prominent Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal. He emphasized that despite the presence of security for such a high-profile politician, the attack raises questions about the states security measures and administrative ... Read more Congress Leader Hussain Dalwai Questions Maharashtras Law and Order Following Attack on Sukhbir Singh Ba

14 Aug 2026 7:14 pm
They Want To Disturb Punjabs Peace: Sukhbir Badal Flags Larger Conspiracy After Nanded Attack

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has called the Kirpan attack on him inside a Nanded gurdwara a larger conspiracy aimed at disturbing peace in Punjab ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Badal, discharged after a 90-minute surgery, suffered a five-centimetre wound on his forearm and said he would not be intimidated. Police have arrested Jaspal Singh, a gurdwara sewadar, and registered cases including attempt to murder and Arms Act offences. Investigators are probing the motive behi

14 Aug 2026 6:25 pm
Alert Maharashtra cop blunts 'kirpan' attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, suffers slash on palm

An alert police officer prevented a kirpan attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal. Inspector Santosh Kendre sustained a palm injury while disarming the assailant. Badal underwent surgery after the incident and was discharged. The attacker was identified as Jaspal Singh, a Nihang order member. Kendre's quick action significantly reduced the blow's intensity.

14 Aug 2026 6:06 pm
Cop Santosh Kendre blunted attack on Badal, injured

An alert police officer, Inspector Santosh Kendre, sustained injuries while bravely intervening to protect former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal from a kirpan attack inside a gurdwara in Nanded. Kendre's timely action blunted the assailant's blow, leading to his own injury but ensuring Badal's safety.

14 Aug 2026 5:38 pm
Alert Maharashtra Cop Foils 'Kirpan' Attack On Sukhbir Singh Badal, Palm Slashed

Despite bleeding from the wound, Kendre managed to move towards the attacker and disarmed him of his mobile phone, the official added.

14 Aug 2026 5:01 pm
Lot of forces...: Sukhbir Badal's 1st reaction after attack

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked in a Nanded gurdwara, sustaining injuries that required surgery. He alleged that forces opposed to peace are targeting him and his party to disturb communal harmony in Punjab, citing a previous attack at the Golden Temple. Police have arrested the assailant but the motive remains unknown.

14 Aug 2026 3:46 pm
Attempt To Kill: What FIR In Sukhbir Singh Badal Case Reveals

According to the complainant, the attack took place at around 1:50 pm within the Gurudwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat complex.

14 Aug 2026 3:04 pm
Ramdas Athawale Criticizes Rahul Gandhi, Predicts Congress Will Be a Joke by 2029

Mumbai, August 14: Central Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale, recently spoke about Rahul Gandhis comments on foreign policy, condemned the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, and addressed the proposal to make Marathi mandatory for auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers. Athawale remarked on Gandhis comments regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italys Prime Minister, ... Read more Ramdas Athawale Criticizes Rahul Gandhi, Predicts Congress Will Be a Joke by 2029

14 Aug 2026 2:39 pm
'Won't be afraid': Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal calls Nanded attack a 'mission to disturb' Punjab's peace

Describing the attack on him as a 'mission to take control' of Punjab, former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Friday that he is not afraid and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) remains...

14 Aug 2026 2:16 pm
I Am Not Afraid: Sukhbir Badal's First Statement After Attack In Maharashtra's Nanded

Sukhbir Singh Badal, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, was attacked during a visit to a gurudwara in Maharashtra's Nanded a day before.

14 Aug 2026 2:07 pm
Sukhbir Singh Badals first reaction after Nanded gurdwara attack: I have never been scared

Sukhbir Singh Badal stated the attack aimed to disturb Punjab's peace and vowed to prevent it. He was injured by a kirpan at a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra on Thursday. The alleged attacker was taken into custody by the Maharashtra Police. Badal underwent surgery for a tendon injury and nerve damage, and doctors declared him stable. The incident prompted a probe and drew condemnation from political and religious leaders.

14 Aug 2026 2:07 pm
Pune Lawyer Turned Nihang Sikh: Man Who Attacked Sukhbir Singh Badal

The 62-year-old Nihang Sikh has been serving as a sevadar (volunteer) for nearly two years now.

14 Aug 2026 1:41 pm
Sukhbir Badal Underwent Surgery For 90 Minutes, His Condition Stable: Doctors

Sukhbir Singh Badal will be discharged today and is likely to be flown to Punjab in the afternoon, an official said.

14 Aug 2026 12:43 pm
Maharashtra police officer showed heroic courage in saving Sukhbir Badal: Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Harsimrat Kaur Badal lauded Inspector Santosh Vaijnath Kendre for his bravery. The inspector acted as a human shield during the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal. Sukhbir Singh Badal, who has Z+ security, was injured in the kirpan attack. The incident occurred inside a gurdwara on the outskirts of Nanded town. The Badal family expressed deep gratitude to the inspector and hospital staff.

14 Aug 2026 12:29 pm
Attack on Sukhbir Badal: Doctor says SAD chief underwent surgery for 90 minutes, condition stable

Sukhbir Singh Badal, will be discharged on Friday, August 14, and is likely to be flown to Punjab in the afternoon, an official said.

14 Aug 2026 12:28 pm
'No One Will Be Spared': Eknath Shinde On Sukhbir Singh Badal Attack

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde said Maharashtra Police and the ATS are conducting a detailed probe into the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal at a gurdwara in Nanded. The Maharashtra Deputy CM said the motive and possible conspiracy behind the attack are being investigated and promised strict action against all those involved.

14 Aug 2026 12:09 pm
Sukhbir Badal undergoes 90-min surgery after kirpan attack

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal underwent a 90-minute surgery for a 'kirpan' attack injury sustained inside a gurdwara in Nanded and is now stable, with doctors repairing a tendon and ulnar artery nerve.

14 Aug 2026 11:41 am
Sukhbir Singh Badal Attacked Near Nanded Sahib With Sharp-Edged Weapon, Assailant Detained

SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon near Takht Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded. He sustained a hand injury and is reportedly out of danger.

14 Aug 2026 10:31 am
Rahul's Meloni 'Hug' Jibe At PM Modi Sparks Storm | Top Headlines Of 14th August, 2026

Rahul Gandhi's remarks involving Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have triggered a sexism row, with the BJP calling them derogatory while the Congress maintains that he did not name Meloni. Gandhi has also launched a fresh attack on the BJP and RSS, calling the RSS an outdated force. Meanwhile, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked in Nanded and is stable, while the attacker has been arrested. Parliament's Monsoon Session ended amid repeated disruptions and a political

14 Aug 2026 6:39 am
Omar Abdullah condemns attack on SAD leaderSukhbir Singh Badal

What is shocking is that after Sukhbir survived an attempted assassination attempt in Amritsar earlier, nothing seems to have been done to protect him better, Mr. Abdullah said

14 Aug 2026 5:21 am
Akali Dal To Continue Punjab Bachao Rallies Despite Attack On Sukhbir Badal

The Shiromani Akali Dal has decided to go ahead with its pre scheduled Punjab Bachao rallies despite the attack on party president Sukhbir Singh Badal, but there is no word yet on whether Sukhbir himself will lead or address the rallies.

14 Aug 2026 4:06 am
Political Leaders Condemn Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal

New Delhi, August 14: Political leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), and the Gurudwara Management Committee have strongly condemned the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab and SAD chief, which occurred on Thursday. Bikram Singh Majithia, a leader from the Shiromani Akali Dal, expressed ... Read more Political Leaders Condemn Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal

14 Aug 2026 3:15 am
Umar Abdullah Condemns Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, Calls for Strong Action

New Delhi, August 14: The political climate across the country has intensified following the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal. Leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, including Chief Minister Umar Abdullah, have strongly condemned the incident and are demanding strict action against the perpetrators. Umar Abdullah took to the social ... Read more Umar Abdullah Condemns Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, Calls for Strong Action

14 Aug 2026 2:15 am
T.S. Singh Deo Calls for Action Against Paper Leak, Urges Fair Investigation

Raipur, August 14: Former Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, T.S. Singh Deo, expressed his sorrow over the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal in Nanded. He demanded a thorough investigation and strict punishment for those responsible. Singh Deo also raised concerns regarding the proposed FCRA bill, stating that it would grant unlimited ... Read more T.S. Singh Deo Calls for Action Against Paper Leak, Urges Fair Investigation

14 Aug 2026 1:54 am
Captain Amarinder Singh Condemns Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal

Chandigarh, August 14: Former Punjab Chief Minister and BJP leader Captain Amarinder Singh has strongly condemned the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal. He stated that there is no place for violence in a civilized society, and incidents like this, especially at a religious site, are extremely reprehensible. In a post on ... Read more Captain Amarinder Singh Condemns Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal

14 Aug 2026 12:30 am
Sukhbir Badal Attacked At Hazur Sahib; Accused Arrested | Top News Of August 13, 2026

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a kirpan at Maharashtra's Hazur Sahib Gurdwara. The accused, identified as Jaspal Singh, has been arrested and a probe has been ordered into the incident.

13 Aug 2026 11:59 pm
A Murder, A Jailbreak And Attacks On Sukhbir Badal: How A Thread Binds The 3

Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked by a Nihang Sikh wielding a kirpan in Maharashtra's Nanded this afternoon.

13 Aug 2026 11:35 pm
Sukhbir Singh Badal injured in knife attack inside Nanded gurdwara

Shiromani Akali Dal president and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured in a knife attack inside a gurdwara in Maharashtras Nanded district. The incident occurred at Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat when an attacker allegedly dressed in Nihang attire struck him with a kirpan, causing an injury to his hand.

13 Aug 2026 10:34 pm
Badal's attacker from Pune, cites Punjab drug menace

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked inside a gurdwara near Nanded, Maharashtra, by a 'sewadar' (volunteer) named Jaspal Singh. The accused, a Pune resident, has been arrested, and police are investigating his motive, though he initially cited anger over the drug menace in Punjab. Badal sustained minor injuries and is stable.

13 Aug 2026 10:06 pm
Watch: 25 BJP leaders get relief in Muzaffarnagar riots case | Above the Fold| 13.08.2026

A court allows withdrawal of the case against 25 BJP leaders and Hindu activists accused in the Muzaffarnagar riots; former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal is attacked with a sword by a Nihang in Maharashtra; Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condemns a shuddhikaran ritual after his Uttarakhand visit, and more.

13 Aug 2026 9:22 pm
13 Aug 2026 7:52 pm
Who is Jaspal Singh, 62-year-old lawyer, arrested for attacking Sukhbir Singh Badal?

Shiromani Akali Dal chief and former Punjab Deputy Chief MinisterSukhbir Singh Badal was on Thursday attacked with a kirpaninside a gurdwara in Maharashtra's Nanded. He was attacked by a as 62-year-old Jaspal Singh Tejpal who...

13 Aug 2026 7:09 pm
Who Is the Man Behind the Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal? Here's Why Did He Attack Him

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured in a knife attack inside Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat in Maharashtra's Nanded on Thursday. The accused, identified as Jaspal Singh, was immediately overpowered

13 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
Is BJP-SAD Alliance On Cards Ahead of 2027 Punjab Polls?

The speculations about the possibility of an alliance between the BJP and the Shiromani Akali Dal, which broke its 23-year alliance over farm bills in 2020, have reignited after Sukhbir Singh Badal with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two parties are

13 Aug 2026 6:14 pm
PM Modi Calls Harsimrat Kaur Badal After Sukhbir Singh Badal Injured in Nanded Attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal and enquired about the health of her husband, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, after he was injured in an alleged attack at a gurdwara in Maharashtras Nanded. According to sources, Modi spoke to Harsimrat over the phone after the [] The post PM Modi Calls Harsimrat Kaur Badal After Sukhbir Singh Badal Injured in Nanded Attack appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaki

13 Aug 2026 6:05 pm
Akali Dal demands probe into attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, calls it a 'tragic incident'

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday demanded probe into the attack on for Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal, called the attack a tragic indicent. Addressing a press conference SAD leaders Daljit Cheema and...

13 Aug 2026 6:01 pm
Prime Minister Modi inquires about health of Sukhbir Badal after attack on SAD chief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inquired about Sukhbir Singh Badal's health. Badal was injured in a knife attack inside a gurdwara in Nanded. He was attacked with a kirpan by a Nihang member. Badal's wife, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, spoke with the Prime Minister. This incident occurred before upcoming Punjab assembly elections.

13 Aug 2026 5:34 pm
Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Near Hazur Sahib Gurdwara, Assailant Uses Sharp Weapon | Watch

Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked near Mata Sahib Gurdwara at Takht Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra. The incident took place around 11:30 am when an assailant allegedly approached Badal with a sharp-edged weapon. Police intervened immediately, but Badal suffered an injury to his hand. A police personnel was also injured during the scuffle. Badal was rushed to a private hospital for treatment. The attack has triggered serious questions over security arran

13 Aug 2026 5:26 pm
Former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Badal Attacked At Nanded Gurdwara, Maharashtra CM Orders Probe

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal suffered a hand injury after a kirpan attack at a Nanded gurdwara, while a security official was hurt while intervening.

13 Aug 2026 5:18 pm
Sukhbir Singh Badal Attack: Punjab BJP Leaders Condemn Knife Assault, Demand Strict Action

Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon and other senior party leaders strongly condemned the attack on SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal in Maharashtra's Nanded, saying that violence is completely unacceptable. Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon said he is

13 Aug 2026 5:08 pm
PM Modi inquires about Sukhbir Singh Badal

Maharashtra Home Minister Yogesh Kadam on Thursday stated that regarding the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal in Nanded, he has spoken to the Inspector General (IG), and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered an inquiry...

13 Aug 2026 5:03 pm
Attacker Tried To Stab Sukhbir Badal In Stomach: What We Know So Far

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has been admitted to a private hospital in Nanded

13 Aug 2026 4:37 pm
Total Failure Of Intelligence: Akali Dal Leaders On Sukhbir Badal Attack

Akali Dal chief and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured in a knife attack in Maharashtra's Nanded on Thursday, police said.

13 Aug 2026 4:25 pm
Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal: Maharashtra CM Orders Investigation

Nanded, August 13: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has sought information regarding the attack on former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, which occurred in Nanded. The Chief Minister has directed the police to investigate the motives behind the attack and conduct a thorough inquiry into the incident. Nandeds ... Read more Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal: Maharashtra CM Orders Investigation

13 Aug 2026 4:14 pm
SAD chief Sukhbir Badal attacked near gurdwara in Maharashtra

Akali Dal chief and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked in Nanded, Maharashtra, on Thursday. He was hospitalised after the incident, which occurred near a gurudwara. A viral video showed him with an injured hand.

13 Aug 2026 3:49 pm
When Sukhbir Singh Badal Was Attacked Outside Golden Temple In 2024

Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal was attacked in 2024 while performing Sewadar duties at the gate of Golden Temple in Amritsar.

13 Aug 2026 3:26 pm
Akali Dal Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Attacked in Maharashtra's Nanded

Badal was attacked near a gurudwara and has been hospitalised, police said

13 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal attacked near Nanded gurdwara: Police

Akali Dal chief and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked in Maharashtra's Nanded on Thursday, police said. Badal was attacked near a gurudwara and has been hospitalised, police said. A viral video showed Badal walking inside a building with a cloth wrapped around his right hand. Earlier in the day, Badal had visited the Takht Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded along with wife Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who is an Akali Dal MP.

13 Aug 2026 3:20 pm
Sukhbir Badal Attacked in Nanded (Maharashtra)

SAD (Badal) president Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon near Mata Sahib Gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. He sustained a hand injury and has been hospitalized for primary treatment. The post Sukhbir Badal Attacked in Nanded (Maharashtra) appeared first on Sikh Siyasat News .

13 Aug 2026 3:00 pm
Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked in Maharashtras Nanded, guard injured

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal faced an attack in Nanded, Maharashtra. A police officer from his security detail also sustained injuries during the incident. Badal was subsequently transported to a local hospital for necessary medical treatment.

13 Aug 2026 2:51 pm
Sukhbir Badal Attack Live Updates: Akali Chief Suffers Injury On Hand, Hospitalised

Sukhbir Singh Badal Attack LIVE Updates: Akali Dal chief and former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was rushed to a private hospital in Nanded.

13 Aug 2026 2:50 pm
Former Punjab CM Sukhbir Singh Badal Attacked Near Gurdwara In Nanded

Former Punjab Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked near a Gurdwara in Nanded on Thursday, according to a report in News18. The

13 Aug 2026 2:42 pm
Sukhbir Singh Badal, Akali Dal president, attacked in Maharashtra's Nanded; hospitalised

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday was attacked at a gurudwara in Maharashtra's Nanded, leaving him injured. Badal was taken to a hospital following the attack. The attack took place when Badal, a...

13 Aug 2026 2:35 pm
Punjab Politics | Explained: Why Sukhbir Badal Is Reaching Out To Gen Z Ahead Of 2027 Polls

Punjab's political battlefield is expanding beyond traditional vote banks, with Gen Z emerging as an increasingly important constituency ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The Congress is looking at younger faces, while the Shiromani Akali Dal is also trying to connect with young voters. Party president Sukhbir Singh Badal recently met protesting students in Bathinda and at Punjabi University in Patiala, signalling an attempt to reach out to a generation beyond the party's traditional support

12 Aug 2026 11:28 pm
Sukhbir Singh Badal Challenges Arvind Kejriwal to Debate Paper Leak Issues in Punjab

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

10 Aug 2026 10:24 pm
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 women's reservation in legislatures by 2029. This move aims for fair and equitable delimitation ensuring equal representation for all states.

8 Aug 2026 10:06 pm
Akali Dal now desperately seeking understanding with BJP, says Punjab AAP

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 []

8 Aug 2026 8:32 pm
Panthic politics: SAD-BJP renewed alliance could reignite Akali Dals core base ahead of 2027 Punjab polls

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

8 Aug 2026 6:28 pm
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 states. Both women's reservation and delimitation should be implemented promptly, the SAD emphasized.

8 Aug 2026 5:59 pm
Sukhbir Badal announces Akali Dal's support for women's reservation, delimitation a day after meeting PM Modi

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...

8 Aug 2026 4:27 pm
BJP to Contest All 117 Seats in Punjab Elections Alone: RP Singh

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

8 Aug 2026 4:24 pm
Shiromani Akali Dal calls for implementation of Womens Reservation Bill, backs delimitation

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

8 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
PM Modi meets Sukhbir Singh Badal: Speculation of BJP-SAD alliance thaw after six years

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.

8 Aug 2026 12:26 am
Sukhbir Badal Meets PM Modi, Sparks Fresh Buzz Over SAD-BJP Alliance Ahead of Punjab Polls

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

7 Aug 2026 6:42 pm
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.

7 Aug 2026 2:22 pm
Sukhbir Badal's meeting with PM Modi sparks buzz over possible BJP-SAD alliance for 2027 Punjab polls

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)...

7 Aug 2026 2:06 pm
Miri-Piri Khalsa March Kicks Off from Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Sukhbir Singh Badal Makes Special Appeal

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

24 Jul 2026 11:23 am