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Prakash Singh Badal is the former chief minister of Punjab. He swore into the role in 2007 and remained in power till March 2017. He had been the chief minister of the state four other times in the past. He belongs to the Shiromani Akali Dal party and was its president till 2008. Before initiating a career in politics he completed his education from Forman Christian College in Lahore. Regarded as the second most powerful Sikh worldwide, Badal started his political career in 1947 when he was elected as sarpanch of the village Badal. The first time he got elected as chief minister was in 1970. Badal has been instrumental in voicing protest against the development of the Sutlej Yamuna Link canal, in keeping with the concerns of the farmers in the state. Badal was awarded the Padma Vibhushan by the government of India in 2015.
PRAKASH SINGH BADAL NEWS
With an urn containing Parkash Singh Badal’s ashes, Sukhbir Badal leaves for Kiratpur Sahib
May 03, 2023 4:54 pm
The SAD president, holding the urn of ashes on his head, walked out of his house Wednesday morning amid chants of Satnam Waheguru.
Banking on Badal goodwill, SAD restarts campaign after brief halt
May 01, 2023 3:28 am
Addressing a gathering in Phillaur, SAD-BSP candidate Dr Sukhwinder Sukhi said, “Parkash Singh Badal was single handedly responsible for ensuring peace and communal harmony in Punjab.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Anand Mohan: How justice is politically mediated
April 30, 2023 8:23 pm
The government and BJP leadership are silent about Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The wrestlers had asked politicians to stay out of their protest in January. But this time they have welcomed support from Opposition leaders.
How a bypoll in 1974 cemented ties between Badals and Chautalas
April 26, 2023 6:23 am
Despite being an ally of BJP, Badal in 2014 addressed a poll rally for INLD’s Dushyant Chautala
'Colossal figure of Indian politics': Leaders across political spectrum remember Parkash Singh Badal
April 25, 2023 11:02 pm
Expressing his condolences, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Badal’s passing away was a “personal loss for him” and said, “he worked tirelessly for the progress of Punjab and anchored the state through critical times.”
SAD patriarch Parkash Singh Badal passes away at 95
April 25, 2023 11:03 pm
Badal, a five-time chief minister, was admitted to the intensive care unit of private hospital following complaints of breathing difficulties on Sunday.
For a CM, 3 CM-aspirants, prestige at stake as Punjab votes today
February 20, 2022 2:51 am
For Channi, the challenge is not only to win the two seats he is contesting from but also to steer the Congress ship to victory.
Senior Badal back in fight: ‘All powers with Centre, state parties must unite’
February 06, 2022 5:35 pm
Though still weak after a recent bout with Covid-19, Shiromani Akali Dal patron and five-time Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, 94, is as strong as ever in the defence of his party and the country’s federal structure.
Punjab Poll Khol: Secret of SAD patron Prakash Singh Badal's health
February 05, 2022 1:57 am
If there is one thing that farmer unions have done without meaning to is to change the nomenclature of the now repealed three farm laws.
Parkash Singh Badal Turns 94, Party pitches patriarch as ‘Punjab da dardi’
December 09, 2021 6:22 am
🔴 The 20-minute-long documentary ‘Punjab Da Dardi (Sympathiser of Punjab)’ was made during the run up to the 2017 Assembly elections in Punjab and has been re-plugged.
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