Archive · 20 May 2025
Rebel Akali Leaders Claim Support from NRIs Who Backed AAP
Some leaders from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) are trying to get people to join their party.
They say they're getting support from NRIs who previously helped another party, AAP, win in Punjab.
These leaders are following directions from Akal Takht, a Sikh religious authority.
They hope to create a new leadership for the Sikh community and want to unite Sikhs and Punjabis.
They've launched a website to sign up new members, aiming to revive the SAD.
Dissident leaders of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) claim support from NRIs who backed AAP in 2022 elections.
The dissident leaders are conducting a membership drive.
The drive is purportedly carried out on the directions of Akal Takht.
An online portal, akalidalbharti.com, has been launched for NRI membership enrollment.
The membership drive is a response to a historic hukamnama issued by Sri Akal Takht Sahib on December 2, 2024.
- Who
- Dissident leaders of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)
- What
- A membership enrolment drive.
- When
- Currently.
- Where
- Punjab, with support from NRIs in the UK and Canada.
- Why
- To revive Shiromani Akali Dal and unite Sikhs and Punjabis.
Rebel Akalis
Sukhbir Badal's Camp
Akal Takht Involvement
Rebel Akalis
The membership drive is being carried out on the directions of Akal Takht. They want a new alternative for Punjab.
Sukhbir Badal's Camp
Two leaders left the Akal Takht panel to side with Sukhbir Badal’s camp.
- Political Party
- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)
- Political Party (Mentioned)
- AAP
- Religious Authority
- Akal Takht
- Current Activity
- Membership drive
- Hukamnama Date
- December 2, 2024