Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Giani Harpreet Singh Elected Head of Breakaway Akali Dal Faction
A new group has formed from the Shiromani Akali Dal party, led by Giani Harpreet Singh, and they held an election.
Bibi Satwant Kaur was also elected to a leadership role.
This happened after the Akal Takht, the highest religious authority for Sikhs, told the Akali Dal to reorganize and unite.
The new faction says they are the true Akali Dal.
They're going against the faction led by Sukhbir Badal, and this new faction hopes to gather more support from voters.
Giani Harpreet Singh was elected President of a breakaway faction of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).
Bibi Satwant Kaur was elected Chairperson of the party's religious wing.
The election was held under the supervision of a five-member committee formed by the Akal Takht.
The new faction views itself as the original Akali Dal.
The election followed an edict from the Akal Takht calling for reorganization and unity among Akali Dal factions.
- Who
- Giani Harpreet Singh, Bibi Satwant Kaur, members of the new SAD faction, and delegates.
- What
- Giani Harpreet Singh was elected President of a breakaway faction of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- Gurdwara Burj Akali Phoola Singh in Amritsar.
- Why
- To revitalize the SAD and offer an alternative.
SAD Faction led by Giani Harpreet Singh
Sukhbir Badal's SAD
Faction Identity
SAD Faction led by Giani Harpreet Singh
Represents the original Akali Dal and aims to unite factions.
Sukhbir Badal's SAD
N/A
Elections
SAD Faction led by Giani Harpreet Singh
Followed the edict of the Akal Takht to hold an election.
Sukhbir Badal's SAD
N/A
- New Faction President
- Giani Harpreet Singh
- Religious Wing Chairperson
- Bibi Satwant Kaur
- Supervising Committee
- Akal Takht-constituted five-member committee
- Location of Election
- Gurdwara Burj Akali Phoola Singh
- Original Party Goal
- Freeing gurdwaras
