Sukhbir Badal

Speaking to reporters after his resignation was accepted, Badal thanked the party workers and leaders for their support.

Sukhbir Badal Escapes Shooting Near Golden Temple; Attacker Arrested

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal narrowly escaped a shooting incident near the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday. While performing religious penance as prescribed by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Badal, seated in a wheelchair, was unharmed as the bullet struck a nearby wall. The attacker, Narain Singh, was subdued by bystanders and arrested by police. Authorities revealed Singh's criminal history, including arms-related offenses, and are investigating his motives. Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar commended the swift response of officers who prevented further harm. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Sukhbir’s wife, visited the site shortly after the incident.

SAD president Sukhbir Badal serves Akal Takht’s religious punishment at Golden Temple

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.

Akal Takht pronounces 'tankhah' for Sukhbir Badal, directs him to clean utensils at Golden Temple

The punishment came nearly three months after Sukhbir Badal was declared 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct) by the Akal Takht.

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

Sukhbir Badal writes to PM Modi, says urge Pak to remove passport requirement for visiting Kartarpur

In a letter to the PM, Badal also sought simplification of the documentation and verification process. He said lakhs of Sikh pilgrims wanted to visit Kartarpur Sahib but the cumbersome procedure and the requirement of passports were coming in the way of their visit to the holy site.

SAD will announce candidates after poll dates are declared: Sukhbir Badal

Out of the 13 Lok Sabha seats, the SAD usually contests on 10 seats while its ally the BJP field its nominees on three seats.

After Delhi, AAP eyes Punjab

A local Akali Dal leader allegedly opened fire on BJP Minister Anil Joshi's brother. Joshi has now alleged that that his family is facing threat from Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal's brother in law Bikram Majithia.

Fresh ally trouble: BJP-SAD ties under duress?

BJP alliance partner in Punjab Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) led by Parkash Singh Badal and his son Sukhbir Badal went all out to support the Indian National Lok Dal. The Badals insisted they had longstanding ties with the Chautalas and had informed the BJP leadership of their support to the INLD

'SAD has double standards on FDI in multi-brand retail'

Sharma alleged that after 'arm twisting by BJP', SAD changed its stand and opposed FDI in multi-brand retail.

Punjab can become a natural investment destination: Badal

The state's deputy chief minister talks about his plans to improve infrastructure and the state‘s finances

Punjab Deputy CM has a plan for change

Deputy CM Sukhbir Badal has the right ideas to fuel Punjab's growth, but has an uphill task