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Rebellion, rise in radical Sikh politics: Inside the Akali Dal’s existential crisis

Jagtar Singh, a resident of Halwara village in Ludhiana district, was once a hardcore supporter of the Shiromani Akali Dal. He is now among the many voters in Punjab who are growing increasingly wary of the country’s second-oldest political outfit.

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‘Narendra Modi is more of a Prime Minister for Gujarat, has been adopting anti-Punjab policies,’ says Akali Dal’s Bikram Majithia

Bikram Majithia interview: In an exclusive interview with The Hindu, Senior SAD leader criticizes BJP and PM Modi, accusing them of anti-Punjab policies and neglecting minorities

The Hindu

SAD to contest Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat on party symbol for first time since 1996

The Akali Dal is all set to contest the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat for the first time since 1996 as it braces for a showdown with BJP which has used star power to clinch the seat on numerous occasions

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Elections that shaped India | The United Front experiment (1996-98)

India's tumultuous political landscape between 1996-1999 under United Front governments reshaped the nation's political dynamics and foreign policy.

The Hindu

Akali Dal’s proposed march a political gimmick, says Punjab CM

Akali Dal’s proposed march a political gimmick, says Punjab CM. SAD & AAP leaders exchange sharp words over SAD’s proposed ‘Punjab Bachao Yatra’ to expose AAP’s failures

The Hindu

Farooq Abdullah calls for peaceful protest on October 10 against the ‘trampling of constitutional rights’ of the people of J&K

Opposition parties in J&K, led by Farooq Abdullah, join forces to protest against the "trampling of constitutional rights" of UT's people. PAGD, Congress, Panthers Party, United Peace Alliance, Muslim United Front, Peoples Movement, Akali Dal, Mission Statehood, and others attended the meeting. DPA, PC, and Apni Party were not invited.…

The Hindu

Heated debate in Lok Sabha on Delhi services Bill; Opposition targets govt. over Lekhi’s comment on ED

While Meenakshi Lekhi clarified that she had made the comment in jest, the Lok Sabha Chair too made it clear that the comment was not part of the official records, the Opposition parties used Lekhi’s comment to target the Narendra Modi government.

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BJP trying to revive NDA as winning in 2024 will not be easy: Omar

The BJP is trying to revive the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the 2024 general election as winning the polls will not be as easy as it wants to project, National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah claimed in Srinagar.

The Hindu

In Punjab, sacred hymns and political games

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has passed a Bill aimed at ensuring that the broadcast and telecast of the Gurbani from the Golden Temple is free for all channels. A report on how the decision has led to a political slugfest and divided the Sikh community

The Hindu

Akalis anticipate alliance outreach by BJP after results of five State Assembly elections

Akali leaders feel that a lack of an outreach from the BJP is because PM Modi and Amit Shah felt let down by Sukhbir Badal and Harsimrat Badal on the issue of farm laws. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu

PM Modi pays respect to former Punjab CM and Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid his last respect to former Punjab Chief Minister and veteran Akali Dal leader Parkash Singh Badal, who passed away on April 25, after a brief illness at a private hospital in Punjab’s Mohali.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Rahul moves Gujarat HC against Surat sessions court order in defamation case; India to host Defence Ministers from SCO grouping, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu

Akali Dal patriarch and former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal passes away

Former Punjab Chief Minister and veteran Akali Dal leader Parkash Singh Badal passed away on April 25, 2023 at a private hospital in Punjab’s Mohali at the age of 95

The Hindu

Punjab: Damdami Taksal chief Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma attends Badals-challenger Kalka’s event

JALANDHAR: In a new development in the Sikh political sphere, Damdami Taksal chief Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma, who was so far a firm ally of the Badals-led Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) for over a decade, on Saturday attended a function organised by Badal loyalist-turned-adversary Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC)…

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Former Punjab Assembly Speaker Nirmal Singh Kahlon passes away

He also served as Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats in the Akali Dal-BJP government

The Hindu

The long, steep road ahead for the Akali Dal

The party will have to return to its famed democratic roots if it wants to regain electoral relevance in Punjab.

The Hindu

Akali Dal to support NDA’s presidential nominee

Party’s real face exposed: Congress

The Times of India

Punjab: Balwant Singh Rajoana’s Kamaldeep Kaur is ‘joint panthic candidate’ for Sangrur byelection

CHANDIGARH/PATIALA: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced Kamaldeep Kaur, sister of death row prisoner Balwant Singh Rajoana, as its joint candidate with Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and some panthic organisations for the June 23 Sangrur Lok Sabha byelection. The decision was taken after Kaur, a day after expressing her…

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‘We won’t grow crops on this field anymore’: In Moosewala’s village, grief and caution

Surrounded by a group of people under the solitary tree in his large agricultural field, Sandeep Singh, 28, sat staring at a platform a few metres away, in Moosa village of Punjab’s Mansa district – with a poster of his friend Sidhu Moosewala, and the words “Miss you Ustad”.

The Times of India

After state’s reorganisation in 1966, Jat Sikhs got a boost

CHANDIGARH: Around 1880, a reformist movement had started within Sikhs and one of its core characters was to work against caste discrimination.

The Times of India

Another farm stir-like moment brewing for BJP?

JALANDHAR: Apart from several other important issues, the upcoming government in Punjab already has a major task cut out for it as the amendment in rules for appointment of Bhakra Beas Management Board members is becoming a major political issue in the state. Already the Congress, the Shiromani Akali Dal…

The Times of India

AAP does not have any relation with Punjab, says SAD's Parkash Singh Badal

LAMBI: Former Punjab chief minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Parkash Singh Badal on Sunday took a dig at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), saying the party does not have any relation with Punjab.

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Why Dalits in Punjab's Doaba are angry with Congress

Punjab’s 117 assembly seats will go to the polls on February 20. The state’s Dalit community – which makes up 32 percent of the population – is being courted from all political corners. The Akali Dal has offered the deputy CM’s post, the BJP has promised the CM’s seat, and…

The Times of India

You’ve given many chances to Akali Dal and Congress, give a chance to Aam Aadmi Party: Manish Sisodia

LUDHIANA: Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) senior leader and deputy chief minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia on Sunday campaigned for KNS Kang from Dakha and Hakam Singh Thekedar from Raikot constituency in Ludhiana district.

The Times of India

Congress fooled youth with hoax job fairs: Bhagwant Mann

FEROZEPUR: Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Punjab chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann accused the Akali Dal and Congress of betraying the youth of Punjab and playing with their lives.

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