Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Giani Harpreet Singh Withdraws from New SAD Faction Leadership Race
A new group of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is being formed.
Giani Harpreet Singh decided not to try to become the leader.
Now, Satwant Kaur, whose father was killed in 1984, is a top choice.
The new group will be officially created on August 11 by a special committee.
Satwant Kaur works in education and has been helping gather support for the new faction.
Some people in the Akali Dal are concerned about this new group.
Giani Harpreet Singh withdrew from the race for the new SAD faction presidency.
Satwant Kaur, daughter of Amrik Singh, is another contender for the presidency.
The new faction is forming on August 11, by the SAD reorganisation committee.
Satwant Kaur is the deputy director of SGPC-run schools.
Akali Dal has approached the officiating Jathedar of Akal Takht against the new faction.
- Who
- Giani Harpreet Singh, Satwant Kaur, members of the new SAD faction.
- What
- Giani Harpreet Singh withdrew from the race for the presidency of the new SAD faction.
- When
- The new faction is set to be formed on August 11.
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned.
- Why
- Giani Harpreet Singh withdrew from the race, allowing Satwant Kaur to be a potential leader.
Akali Dal concerns
Not Applicable
Akali Dal's position.
Akali Dal concerns
Akali Dal has approached the officiating Jathedar of Akal Takht, Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, against the upcoming faction.
Not Applicable
Not applicable.
- Main Contenders
- Satwant Kaur, Giani Harpreet Singh
- New Faction Formation Date
- August 11
- Satwant Kaur's Role
- Deputy Director of SGPC-run schools
- Reorganization Committee
- Set up by Akal Takht Sahib
- Harpreet Singh's reason for withdrawing
- Respect for Satwant Kaur.