Controversy Erupts as Akali Dal Waris Punjab Leader Pays Tribute to Lala Jagat Narain

August 12, 2026

Following a recent apology by an Akal Council administrator, a fresh controversy has emerged over Amritpal Singh's party leader in Barnala paying tribute to Lala Jagat Narain.

New Shiromani Akali Dal, New Leader – But Will It Resolve the Crisis of Sikh Politics of Punjab?

August 12, 2025

On 11 August 2025, a breakaway faction from the Badal-led SAD announced a new Shiromani Akali Dal, with former SGPC-appointed acting Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Harpreet Singh, as president. This marks yet another split in Punjab’s Sikh political landscape, deepening the trend of fragmentation.

On Current Situation of Sikh Electoral Politics: Why Disarray and Chaos is on the Rise? What to Do?

August 11, 2025

A three-day seminar was held at Mastuana Sahib under the banner of Akal College Council and various Sikh organizations, focusing on the ideology, structure, and rejuvenation of the "Shiromani Akali Dal."

Sikh Electoral Politics in Punjab Moves Towards Further Fragmentation

August 10, 2025

Sikh electoral politics in Punjab appears to be on a path of deepening fragmentation, with multiple factions positioning themselves ahead of future political contests.

Sikh Institutions and Sikh Electoral Politics in Crisis: Do’s and Don’ts for Reform

August 8, 2025

A three-day seminar was organized at Mastuana Sahib by the Akal College Council and various Sikh organizations to discuss the ideology, structure, and revival of the Shiromani Akali Dal. During the event, Dr. Kanwaljit Singh shared his thoughts with the gathered audience and speakers. He deeply explored and beautifully explained the meanings of […]

Punjab Government Reinvokes NSA Against Amritpal Singh

April 19, 2025

The Punjab government has extended the detention of Amritpal Singh, leader of Waris Punjab De and Khadoor Sahib MP, under the National Security Act (NSA) with a new order issued just days before the earlier detention was set to expire on April 22, 2025.

NSA Ends for 7 Out of 10 Sikh Detainees in Assam Jail; To be Arrested in Ajnala Case

March 17, 2025

The National Security Act (NSA) has ended for seven out of ten Sikh detainees who have been held at Dibrugarh jail in Assam since March 2023. The Punjab police have confirmed the development, stating that the seven individuals will now face arrest under FIR No. 39/2023, registered at Ajnala police station.

The Rise and Fall of Shiromani Akali Dal Explained: Revival Strategies Discussed

February 24, 2025

In this special report, journalist Rajdeep Kaur delves into the rise and fall of the Shiromani Akali Dal. She explores its formation, tracing how it evolved from a key organization leading struggles at the forefront to a political party primarily focused on retaining power, sometimes at any cost.

Shots Fired at Sikh Activist Baba Bakhshish Singhs Vehicle Near Patiala

December 30, 2024

Patiala: Shots were reportedly fired at the vehicle of Sikh activist Baba Bakhshish Singh on Saturday, December 29. Bakhshish Singh told Sikh Siyasat News over the phone that on the evening of December 29, he was returning to Patiala from his native village after visiting his ailing mother. He noticed that some suspicious vehicles were […]

Hari Nau Case: Two Shooters Arrested; Another Possible Killing Averted: claims Police

November 11, 2024

Faridkot/Chandigarh: Punjab Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the murder of Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau, a Sikh activist and close associate of slain actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu. The arrests were announced on 10 November 2024 following a joint operation by the Special Squad of Special Operations Cell (SSOC) Mohali, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), […]