Giani Raghbir Singh Accuses SGPC of Corruption, Faces 72-Hour Ultimatum

February 19, 2026

A major controversy has erupted as Darbar Sahib Head Granthi Giani Raghbir Singh accuses the SGPC and the Badal family of massive corruption, leading the Sikh body to issue a 72-hour ultimatum demanding proof of his claims.

Karnail Singh Panjoli Expelled From SAD (Badal)

February 14, 2023

In a brief update, the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) led by former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal said that "S. Karnail Singh Panjoli has been expelled from the primary membership of the Shiromani Akali Dal for a period of 6 years".

Stand on ‘Missing Saroops’ and Support of SAD(B)’s Control Over SGPC Hit Giani Harpreet Singh’s “Image”

November 21, 2020

Taking a dig at present incumbent of the Akal Takhat for belittling his august post, the Dal Khalsa said it was painful to note at a function held to mark 100 years of the SGPC that the political authority of the Sikhs was holding the religious authority to ransom.

Stand on ‘Missing Saroops’ and Support of SAD(B)’s Control Over SGPC Hit Giani Harpreet Singh’s “Image”

November 21, 2020

Harsimrat Kaur Badal’s Resignation: Face-Saving by Badals

September 18, 2020

Caught in a complex situation Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) has attempted to save its face on agriculture ordinances issue by tendering resignation of Harsimrat Kaur Badal from the Union Cabinet. SAD (B), a political ally of BJP, was given cabinet berth in BJP led Union government.

How Gurmeet Ram Rahim Escaped in Salabatpura Case? Role of Punjab Police & State Government

July 8, 2020

Burj Jawahar Singh Wala case is not the first case in which DSS chief is named by the Punjab police. He was earlier named by the state police in 2007 ‘Salabatpura case’.

Under Fire, Sumedh Saini’s Lawyer Steps Back From Defending Ex-DGP

May 9, 2020

After facing severe criticism from Sikh circles, Advo. Satnam Singh Kaler, who is also chairman of Sikh Gurdwara Judicial Commission, announced to withdraw from defending Ex-DGP Sumedh Saini.

Under Fire, Sumedh Saini’s Lawyer Steps Back From Defending Ex-DGP

May 9, 2020

After facing severe criticism from Sikh circles, Advo. Satnam Singh Kaler, who is also chairman of Sikh Gurdwara Judicial Commission, announced to withdraw from defending Ex-DGP Sumedh Saini.

Close Associate of Badals, Satnam Singh Kaler Defended Many ‘Killer Cops’

May 9, 2020

Advocate Satnam Singh Kaler may have withdrawn from the defence of former DGP Sumedh Saini but controversy triggered by his move to appear for Saini refuses to die down.

Badals Connection: Gurdwara Judicial Commission Chairman Defending of Sumedh Saini in Court

May 8, 2020

Sumedh Saini's close association with Badal family led Shiromani Akali Dal (Baldal) was so open that Saini is often termed as 'darling of Badals'. During their rule in Punjab, Badals saved Sumedh Saini from legal proceedings in Balwant Singh Multani's enforced disappearance case.