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Punjab Congress MLA Raj Kumar Chabbewal quits party, joins AAP

Punjab Congress MLA Raj Kumar Chabbewal an MLA from Chabbewal on Friday announced his resignation from the primary membership of the party with immediate effect. A short while later Chabbewal joined the Punjab unit of the Aam Admi Party. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SAD (Sanyukt) merges with Akali Dal in Punjab

Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) merged his party with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) led by Sukhbir Singh Badal.

The Hindu

AAP govt. in Punjab facing heat over MSP in the State Assembly

AAP government in Punjab faces criticism in Assembly over MSP, as farmers protest at Delhi barricades. Opposition demands legal guarantee.

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SAD appeals to Centre to fulfil demand of farmers, asks AAP to stop “double crossing” cultivators

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday rendered support to farmers who have embarked on the 'Delhi Chalo' protest and appealed to the central government to fulfil the demands of the cultivators. Read further on Dynamite News:

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People will bless BJP with 370 LS seats as it abrogated Article 370: Amit Shah

BJP and NDA expected to win over 400 seats in upcoming Lok Sabha polls, forming government under PM Modi.

The Hindu

2024 LS election | Old allies BJP, Akali Dal expected to join hands again

The Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) are expected to join hands for the 2024 general election in Punjab.

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

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Akali Dal plans party units in Sikh-populated States in a move towards core ‘panthic’ agenda

SAD president Sukhbir Badal announces to set up party units in states with Sikh population, in an effort to regain relevance in State politics.

The Hindu

Akali leader Bikram Majithia appears before Punjab SIT for questioning in drugs case

SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia questioned by Punjab Police SIT in drugs case; accused CM Bhagwant Mann of playing politics.

The Hindu

SAD leadership marks 103rd foundation day with Akhand Path and Seva at Golden Temple

AMRITSAR: To mark the 103rd foundation day of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on December 14, senior leadership of the party led by its president Sukhbir Singh Badal initiated the akhand path at Gurdwara Shaheed Baba Gurbaksh Singh at Akal Takht on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana starts hunger strike to withdraw mercy plea

PATIALA: Balwant Singh Rajoana, a death row convict in the assassination case of former Punjab CM Beant Singh, started a hunger strike in Patiala jail, urging the withdrawal of a mercy petition filed by SGPC on his behalf 12 years ago.

The Times of India

Punjab government has for the first time brought reservation for SCs in the appointment of law officers: Cheema

AAP government first to bring reservation for SCs in appointment of law officers, says Punjab FM Cheema. 58 posts reserved for SCs, 178 for General Category. Congress and SAD-BJP anti-Dalits, cheated by taking votes in name of Dalits for centuries, he alleges

The Hindu

SAD accuses AAP of patronizing illegal mining, demands CBI probe into Bailder Darshan Singh's killing

GURDASPUR: Two days after the alleged killing of Bailder Darshan Singh in Gurdaspur district, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of allegedly patronizing illegal mining and has demanded a CBI probe into the incident.

The Times of India

‘For me it’s like a movie’: the fall, fightback and rise of Belenenses

An ownership saga left the club teetering in Lisbon’s regional league but the former champions are back in the second tier

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In Punjab, AAP sets tone for 2024 parliamentary polls, hits out at Modi

AAP sharpens attack on Opp. parties in Punjab; CM Mann & Kejriwal blame them for ruining State. PM Modi called 'master of phraseology' who befooled people. People of Gurdaspur waiting to see their MP Sunny Deol. People to teach Opp. parties a lesson in polls. CM Mann alleges SAD insulted…

The Times of India

Punjab: Battle lines drawn for SGPC’s presidential elections

AMRITSAR: Ahead of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president elections, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) announced the present incumbent Harjinder Singh Dhami as their party candidate while the opposition group, which includes expelled SAD leaders including Bibi Jagir Kaur, a four-time SGPC president, and SAD (Samyukta) president Sukhdev Singh…

The Hindu

Opposition parties in Punjab skip open debate on SYL canal

Opposition skips open debate called by CM Mann to discuss SYL canal row. CM says Opposition ran away due to lack of tangible issues. People denied entry to debate, CM's event termed immature exercise. Opposition alleges AAP resorted to clampdown, belittled State's water concern. CM says Opposition not able to…

The Times of India

SAD urged to lead joint effort to safeguard Punjab’s interests

CHANDIGARH: Leading intellectuals, writers and academics from across Punjab on Tuesday urged the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) to take the lead in evolving a joint strategy along with other political parties for safeguarding the interests of the state, including that on the SYL canal.

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SAD leader Sukhbir Badal is on a mission to persuade dissidents

AMRITSAR: Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), took it upon himself to address concerns of potential defections among party leaders.

The Times of India

They might have expelled me but I never said I left SAD: Bibi Jagir Kaur

AMRITSAR: If the indications given by Bibi Jagir Kaur, former four-time president of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), are to be construed, it appears that she is not only ready to regain power in SGPC but has also conceptualized the notion of a Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) without the Badal…

The Hindu

SYL canal ‘debate’ - SAD leaders march towards Punjab CM residence, police uses water cannons

Police used water cannons to disperse SAD members marching to CM Bhagwant Mann's residence to debate SYL canal issue. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal accused AAP of compromising Punjab's interests. AAP leaders accused opposition of misleading people. Police used water cannons after crowd attempted to break barricades. SC asked Union…

The Hindu

Emotive issue of Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal takes political centre stage again in Punjab, Haryana

Punjab & Haryana's SYL canal dispute takes political centre stage. Punjab Cabinet asserts no surplus water to share, SAD appeals to Punjabis to gherao Central teams. Haryana CM urges Punjab to comply with SC orders, states 10.08 lakh acres of land will be irrigated if canal is constructed. Punjab BJP…

The Hindu

Political parties in Punjab adopt contrasting strategies amid India-Canada conflict

In Punjab, parties are attempting to garner different vote banks — in the State itself, in other parts of the country, and among the diaspora.

The Times of India

Lathi-charge has become order of the day in Punjab: SAD

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Friday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of the alleged "frequent use of lathi-charges" against young protesters — who have been staging sit-ins, demanding jobs — maintaining that instead of issuing appointment letters to the youth, the AAP government appears to be responding…

The Hindu

Analysis | AAP’s flip-flop on panchayats in Punjab reflects poorly on govt.’s style of working

On August 10, the Punjab government issued a notification dissolving all gram panchayats, panchayat samitis, and zila parishads in the State. Days later it reverted its ‘technically flawed’ decision. Soon after the notification, the government faced stiff resistance to its decision from the Opposition, including the Congress, the Shiromani Akali…

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