Archive · 13 Aug 2025
SAD to Sue Breakaway Faction, Announces Events
The main Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) party, led by Sukhbir Badal, is taking legal action against a group that split from them, accusing the breakaway faction of using the SAD's name improperly.
The SAD is also holding a special event to thank its supporters and claims all their members are still with the original party.
Additionally, the SGPC, a religious body, has voiced concerns over the breakaway group's intentions regarding the SGPC.
Meanwhile, the SGPC is also planning events to commemorate the 350th anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom.
SAD will initiate legal action against the breakaway faction for allegedly misusing the party's name.
SAD announced a thanksgiving event on August 31 under Sukhbir Singh Badal's leadership.
SAD claims 100% of its delegates remain with the party, with none joining the breakaway faction.
SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami criticized Giani Harpreet Singh's reported statement about capturing the SGPC.
SGPC announced details of events for the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
- Who
- SAD, the breakaway faction, and SGPC.
- What
- SAD will initiate legal action against the breakaway faction for misusing the party's name and announced events for Guru Tegh Bahadur's anniversary.
- When
- Tuesday and ongoing.
- Where
- Punjab, India.
- Why
- To protect the party's interests and address the actions of the breakaway faction and to commemorate Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom.
SAD (Sukhbir Badal)
Breakaway Faction
Party Legitimacy
SAD (Sukhbir Badal)
SAD is the legitimate party.
Breakaway Faction
Breakaway faction is legitimate.
Party Name Use
SAD (Sukhbir Badal)
Breakaway faction is misusing the party's name.
Breakaway Faction
Breakaway faction is operating legally.
- Legal Action
- Initiated by SAD against breakaway faction
- Party President
- Sukhbir Singh Badal (SAD)
- Thanksgiving Event
- August 31, Akal Takht
- SGPC President
- Harjinder Singh Dhami
- Guru Tegh Bahadur Anniversary
- 350th martyrdom anniversary events announced
