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Sharing a video of the incident on X, Badal wrote: “Nagar Kirtan is a sacred Sikh tradition—a joyous religious parade involving the singing of hymns from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, promoting devotion, unity, and sharing of blessings with all humanity.”

‘Sikh community responded with remarkable restraint’: Punjab leader Badal writes to Jaishankar after Nagar Kirtan disrupted in New Zealand

December 22, 2025 7:43 am

The former Punjab deputy CM also said that such encounters threaten “religious freedom and the spirit of universal brotherhood.”

Punjab court orders release of Kanchanpreet Kaur, daughter of Akali Dal's Tarn Taran bypoll candidate, after marathon overnight hearing

November 30, 2025 10:00 am

The Punjab and Haryana High Court had questioned the legality of Kanchanpreet Kaur's sudden arrest on Saturday afternoon.

Mohali court junks Majithia bail plea, cites serious nature of offence

August 19, 2025 8:29 am

Speaking to reporters, public prosecutor Ferry Sofat said the court dismissed Majithia's bail plea on two grounds -- investigation being underway and the serious nature of the alleged offences.

Riding high on sentiment, new SAD faction lacks resources, poll machinery

August 12, 2025 8:03 am

The SAD could win only three seats in 2022, and only one MLA is left with the party, as the other two have already resigned.

Panel formed to oversee SAD reorganisation to launch own outfit on Aug 11

August 05, 2025 9:36 am

Meanwhile, sources said that the Akali Dal has approached the officiating Jathedar of Akal Takht, Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, against the upcoming faction.

SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia (Express Archives: Harmeet Sodhi)

Disproportionate assets case: Unearthed 402-hectare benami land in Shimla when Majithia taken to HP: Vigilance to court

July 03, 2025 9:42 am

In 2021, Majithia was booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The action was taken on the basis of a 2018 report of the anti-drug Special Task Force.

Sukhbir Badal, senior Akali leaders detained ahead of Majithia’s court appearance

July 02, 2025 2:08 pm

While Akalis claimed it to be a spiritual visit, the Punjab Police cited a security threat at the Mohali court complex, where senior party leader Bikram Singh Majithia is scheduled to be produced.

SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia arrested after raid at Amritsar home

June 26, 2025 6:30 am

The bureau claimed preliminary investigations revealed that more than Rs 540 crore of “drug money” has been laundered through several channels allegedly facilitated by Majithia.

Harnam Singh Dhumma, SAD, Operation Blue Star, SGPC, Chandigarh

Dhami's meeting with Dhumma fails to yield a breakthrough

June 03, 2025 9:56 am

Dhami's meeting with Dhumma failed to yield a breakthrough as the latter remained adamant on his position and warned of “serious consequences” if his concerns were not addressed.

Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa passes away, SAD legacy

Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa's long journey: Sarpanch to Union minister, Akali Dal stalwart to key rebel

May 30, 2025 10:20 am

Despite differences with Sukhbir Badal, Dhindsa was often seen as a glue that kept the SAD together in times of crises following the demise of Parkash Singh Badal

SHIROMANI AKALI DAL VIDEOS

Amritsar train accident: Magisterial enquiry launched but political blame game takes the stage

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

The Opposition is accusing Navjot Kaur Sidhu, the wife of deputy Chief Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, for fleeing the site of the accident without checking on the victims.

Amritsar train accident: Magisterial enquiry launched but political blame game takes the stage

October 22, 2018 7:12 pm

The Opposition is accusing Navjot Kaur Sidhu, the wife of deputy Chief Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, for fleeing the site of the accident without checking on the victims.

US-based Sikh actor barred from flight over turban row

February 09, 2016 8:16 am

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): A US-based Sikh actor and model Waris Ahluwalia was denied entry inside an Aeromexico flight in Mexico, accounting to his attire and beard. Reacting over issue, Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) leader Manjit Singh on Tuesday condemned the incident said that Government of India, along with the governments around the globe, should take initiatives to educate masses about the Sikh community.

Politicians react over 1984 riots missing file

January 22, 2016 7:46 am

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Commenting on the 1984 riots missing file, Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Sambit Patra on Friday said the 1984 riots file, which is missing from past 10 months, clearly shows that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is not at all "serious" about the issue and is not taking the Delhi administration seriously. Sharing the same sentiments, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Manjeet Singh GK said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is not at all concerned about the Sikh community. He added that he was only doing "vote politics", as the Punjab assembly elections are near. Meanwhile, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said he has no information regarding the issue and will comment once he has complete information.

No failure on part of local police: Punjab Deputy CM on Pathankot attack

January 08, 2016 4:54 pm

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): After meeting Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday, Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal said there was no failure on part of the local police in the recent Pathankot terror attack, and asked people to stop critisising the national forces. Talking about the ongoing investigation, Badal said both the state government and National investigating agency (NIA) are investigating every aspect and soon the culprit will be punished. Badal said there is a need to increase BSF deployment in Punjab along the border with Pakistan.