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Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Badal arrived at Golden Temple in Amritsar with a plaque around his neck following the religious punishment pronounced for him by Sri Akal Takht Sahib yesterday. The punishment includes a directive to perform as a 'sewadar' and clean utensils and shoes at the Golden Temple.

Imploding Akali Dal pushes Punjab politics into an unsettled state 

AAP, and the radical forces have occupied the political space that once belonged to the Akalis, and BJP is trying its best to use the molten state of Punjab politics

Akali Dal leaders revolt against party president Sukhbir Badal | Is BJP to be blamed?

A section of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders has revolted against party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. Paramjit Singh said, 'The BJP is trying to weaken the regional party'. The BJP denied the charge, with party leader Sunil Jakhar saying SAD contested all 13 seats in Punjab but could win only one. The BJP shouldn't be blamed for SAD's poor performance, Jakhar said.

Lok Sabha Polls: BJP-SAD not to join hands, AAP-INC go separate ways; Punjab promises to be a tricky contest

Punjab is looking at a four-cornered fight with the BJP, SAD, AAP, and INC refusing to form any alliances. These parties face different challenges which will make the Lok Sabha Polls a lip-smacking contest

SAD chief Sukhbir Badal calls meeting of party's district presidents on July 6

The meeting has been called amid a buzz in political circles that the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the BJP may reunite ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Punjab Congress stages walkout in assembly; SAD says invoking NSA in Amritpal case wrong

As the Question Hour began on the concluding day of the Budget session, Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa asked Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan about the adjournment motion moved by his party to discuss law and order.

Congress, SAD seek probe into Punjab's excise policy

The demand in AAP-ruled Punjab came a day after CBI carried out searches at 31 places which included premises related to Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia as well as some bureaucrats and businessmen over alleged irregularities in Delhi Excise policy 2021-22.

Historic victory of farmers on Gurupurab: SAD Supremo Parkash Singh Badal

Talking about the laws, Parkash Singh Badal said, "It was for the first time in the history of democratic governments that brazen and cruel laws were made without even taking the stakeholders on board."

SAD takes out protest march against farm laws in Delhi; Sukhbir, Harsimrat, others detained

The Delhi Police detained SAD president Badal, former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal and several other party leaders.

SAD announces six candidates for 2022 Punjab Assembly polls

The party fielded Jagmeet Singh Brar from the Maur assembly seat and named Jeet Mohinder Singh as its candidate from Talwandi Sabo.

SAD, BSP form alliance for 2022 Punjab Assembly polls, say will rout 'non-performing' Congress

Announcing the tie-up at a press conference, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal described it as a “new day in politics of Punjab”.

Farmers Protest | SAD reiterates support to farm stir, but says won't tolerate attack on Constitution, institutions

The statement from SAD, an erstwhile ally of the ruling BJP and a constituent of the NDA government, came a day after tens of thousands of farmers broke barriers to storm the national capital on Tuesday, during their tractor parade to highlight their demands.

Harsimrat Kaur Badal's resignation puts SAD-BJP alliance in a tight spot

Senior BJP leaders admit that the development has put the alliance in "grave" danger

How Harsimrat Kaur Badal’s resignation changes political dynamics of Punjab

For Harsimrat Kaur Badal, it became a political compulsion amid strained ties with the BJP.

President accepts Harsimrat Kaur Badal’s resignation submitted in protest against govt's farm ordinances

While President Ram Nath Kovind has accepted Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal’s resignation from the Union Cabinet, the Punjab-based party will continue to be a BJP ally.

SAD not quitting NDA to save Harsimrat's chair: Amarinder Singh

Following the Shiromani Akali Dal's (SAD) decision to not contest the Delhi assembly polls on being told by the BJP to change its stance over the amended Citizenship Act, Amarinder Singh had on Tuesday too dared the party to quit the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Haryana Assembly Polls 2019: BJP, Shiromani Akali Dal in talks for alliance

The party is now keen on contesting at least 12 out of Haryana’s 90 Assembly seats. However, the BJP may be agreeable to share far less number of seats

Turf war between Amarinder Singh and Sunil Jakhar, says SAD chief

"There is a turf war between Amarinder and Sunil Jakhar. Amarinder does not want candidates proposed by Jakhar and the Punjab Congress chief also does not want inclusion of names of candidates which have support of Amarinder. There is an open fight between both of them," Badal claimed.

Amarinder Singh govt 'reneged' on poll promises: SAD

"The Congress government has cheated and betrayed the trust of the people of Punjab by reneging on each and every promise made to farmers, khet mazdoor, youth, dalits, industry and government employees during the last two years," senior SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia said.

Navjot Singh Sidhu, Bikram Singh Majithia exchange barbs, SAD burn photos of Sidhu's Pakistan visit

Before the start of the Punjab Budget session, Akali leaders led by Majithia bunt the photographs of Sidhu including those in which he is seen hugging the Pakistan Army chief, outside the House.

Former judge Ranjit Singh files criminal complaint against Sukhbir Badal, Majithia

Justice (Retd) Ranjit Singh in his petition quoted several incidents in which he found that Badal and Majithia were making "derogatory statements" against him and the commission.

Will separate if demands are not met, SAD tells BJP

SAD leader Naresh Gujral also said the BJP had failed to rein in its leaders who make provocative statements against minorities

Rahul Gandhi 'afraid' of reprimanding party leaders accused in anti-Sikh riots: SAD

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader further asked the Gandhi scion to reveal whether he was waiting for the court to convict the veteran leaders before taking action against them.

Punjab Elections 2017: Congress wins, SAD outperforms, AAP loses

The Congress seems headed for a big win in the state of the Punjab, and is likely to take the state back from the Badal-led Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), which was supported by the BJP.

Punjab heads for counting day, parties keep fingers crossed

More than 14,000 officials have been deployed at the counting centers, where tight security arrangements have been made to ensure that the exercise is completed peacefully.