Punjab and Panthic politics are currently in such a critical state that if steps are not taken towards its revival, then this politics may reach the brink of extinction
In this insightful interview, Bhai Sukhdeep Singh Meekay, a Sewadar of the Panth Sewak Jatha Majha, delves into the recent decision by the SGPC-appointed Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Raghbir Singh, to declare Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of SAD (Badal), as Tankhaiya.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), five appointed Jathedars have summoned Sukhbir Badal, former president of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), following allegations leveled by a rebel faction of the party.
In a significant turn of events, Amritpal Singh, the president of Waris Punjab De party, founded by the late actor turned politician Deep Sidhu, is set to contest the upcoming Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha) elections from the Khadoor Sahib constituency in Punjab as an independent candidate.
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".
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is heading for a major electoral victory in Punjab state assembly election. Votes were polled for the state assembly on 20 February. Aam Aadmi Party took a lead soon after trends started to come after counting of votes started this morning.
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.
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.
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’.
While the Indian Media continues with its vilifying propaganda against Hazur Sahib Sikh sangat that recently returned to Punjab, new information is surfacing which could help in unfolding the mystery surrounding the source of COVID-19 infection that has led to a sudden rise in the number of positive cases in Punjab.
Invoking the popular saying “ as you sow, so shall you reap”, the Dal Khalsa said former CM’s Of J & K Omar Abdullah and Mehboba Mufti were getting the results of their own unlawful actions of the recent past.
Taking a dig at all splinter factions of Shiromani Akali Dal for lending direct or tactical support to the BJP in the ensuing Delhi assembly polls scheduled for Feb 8, the Dal Khalsa said the so-called saviours of Panth have turned out to be saviours of selfish political interests.
Dramatic events took place in the "political wedlock" of SAD (Badal)-BJP last evening. BJP's move to keep SAD (B) out of it's alliance for Delhi state assembly polls triggered a surprise reaction from SAD (B).
SAD (Badal) and BJP- the long-term political allies are presently not at good terms. The BJP leaders in Punjab have started expressing themselves openly that the BJP should not accept subordinate position in its' alliance with SAD (B) in Punjab anymore.
In a statement issued from party headquarters in Chandigarh on Monday, senior leader of the party and Kotkapura legislator, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, lamented that the Badal clan,
PTC Punjabi, a TV channel said to be owned by Badals, has claimed that it has “Worldwide rights” over the broadcast of audio of Daily Hukumnama from Darbar Sahib, Amritsar.
The Government of India (GoI) last Saturday (Sept. 28) announced that it has decided to grant premature release to 8 out of 22 Sikh political prisoners who were sentenced to imprisonment for life and are confined in various jails across the Indian sub-continent.
Showing extreme insensibility the SAD (Badal) controlled SGPC and Congress party led Punjab government have locked horns over being incharge of affairs during Guru Nanak Ji's 550th Parkash Gurpurab samgams.
A day after a media outlet quoted Punjab CM Amarinder Singh saying that Badals were not responsible for 'Beadbi' incidents that took place in Punjab in 2015, the Congress leader has taken a U-turn.
Ever since preparations of celebrations of Guru Nanak ji's 550th Parkash Gurpurb have started, the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal)'s honchos - the Badal family, seem promoting themselves in the name of celebrations and ignoring the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) which is making all the arrangements for organising all the events to mark the historic and auspicious occasion.
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