Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)

As Akali Dal targets Bhagwant Mann, exodus of leaders threatens party

July 01, 2026 3:42 pm

In the last two weeks, several SAD leaders have joined AAP or rival Panthic groups, a development coinciding with the party launching an anti-Bhagwant Mann campaign.

AAP vs Akali Dal flares as Sukhbir Badal makes ‘Dharam Yudh Morcha’ pitch against Bhagwant Mann

June 20, 2026 12:59 am

Seizing on the “sacrilege video” row ahead of 2027 Punjab polls, SAD seeks to reclaim its political salience and position itself as the main Opposition on an emotive issue

Akali Dal leader Parambans Singh Bunty Romana denied entry to Canada, sent back

June 12, 2026 12:29 pm

Parambans Singh Bunty Romana, who has visited Canada in the past, was to meet NRIs in Toronto and other parts of the country.

Damdami Taksal faces heat over 'bonhomie' with BJP on eve of Operation Blue Star anniversary

June 06, 2026 12:50 am

Damdami Taksal, who has drawn criticism from pro-Khalistan voices like SAD (Amritsar) chief Simranjit Mann, says it has no links with BJP in Punjab and continues to press for Sikh rights

Kewal Singh Dhillon’s appointment revives old debate: Can BJP grow in Punjab on its own?

May 30, 2026 2:47 pm

Former chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh’s blunt reaction raises questions.

Will contest civic polls on party symbol: Akali Dal

May 09, 2026 10:29 am

‘Conspiracy by central agencies, AAP to weaken SAD’: Veteran Akali Tota Singh’s son Makhan Brar resigns from rebel faction

April 04, 2026 6:22 pm

Senior Akali leader Barjinder Singh Brar also levelled allegations against former Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh and SAD MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali.

After rebuild, mobilisation: With Punjab rally blitz, Akalis to launch early campaign for 2027 Assembly polls

February 03, 2026 10:11 am

Buoyed by its success in the recent rural local body polls, and ahead of urban local body elections, the Akali Dal will hold state-wide rallies starting in the Malwa region, its traditional stronghold, in February

Former MP Jagmeet Brar, Punjab CM Mann's ex-OSD, SAD rebel leader Charanjit Singh Brar join BJP ahead of 2027 Assembly polls

January 16, 2026 10:41 pm

As all the new entrants hail from the Malwa belt, which accounts for 69 of 117 Assembly seats in Punjab, the defection to the BJP is viewed as the party's renewed trust in the Malwa region ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.

SAD objects to GMADA’s Rs 1,000-cr tender, says will push ‘thousands of small contractors towards unemployment’

January 05, 2026 8:26 pm

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Mohali chief sevadar Parvinder Singh Sohana alleged that the government’s policy is promoting large-scale corruption while driving thousands of families towards unemployment.

'Black Friday': Shiromani Akali Dal protests against farm laws

September 17, 2021 7:21 pm

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Badal, and former Union Minister Harsmirat Kaur Badal were among 15 party leaders detained by the Delhi Police while leading a protest march to Parliament against the Centre’s farm laws.