Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Akali Dal Seeks Revival with Rebel Leader Returns
The Akali Dal party is trying to get stronger by welcoming back former leaders.
One of these leaders, Sikander Singh Maluka, has just rejoined.
The party's leader, Sukhbir Singh Badal, wants these returning members to help win an upcoming election in Ludhiana.
The party hopes this will help them win back support and compete in future elections.
Maluka had previously distanced himself from the party when his family joined the BJP.
Sikander Singh Maluka, a former Akali Dal minister, rejoined the party, marking the return of three rebels this month.
Sukhbir Singh Badal, the SAD president, assigned Maluka a campaign role for the Ludhiana West bypoll.
The SAD hopes the return of former leaders will help regain lost ground in the state.
Maluka had distanced himself from the SAD in April 2024 after family members joined the BJP.
Sukhbir Singh Badal aims to rebuild the SAD organization before the 2027 elections.
- Who
- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Sukhbir Singh Badal, Sikander Singh Maluka.
- What
- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) seeks to strengthen its position through former leaders' return.
- When
- June 14, 2024
- Where
- Punjab, focusing on the Ludhiana West bypoll.
- Why
- To regain lost ground and improve the party's chances in the upcoming elections.
SAD
AAP/Opponents
Party's Approach
SAD
Focus on 'ghar wapasi' and re-establishment.
AAP/Opponents
Criticism on SAD's handling of past issues.
- Event
- Ludhiana West bypoll
- Party
- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)
- Key Figure
- Sukhbir Singh Badal
- Returning Leader
- Sikander Singh Maluka
- Opposition
- AAP and Congress
Sources
AAP govt has turned into commission agent for realtors; Mann and Kejriwal aggregators: Jakhar
Ludhiana bypoll: Strengthen regional party, says Sukhbir
Rebel Akali leader Sikandar Singh Maluka re-inducted into party fold
AAP govt built on ‘false promises’, says Haryana CM Saini during Ludhiana visit
