Prime Minister Modi greets BJP ally Akali Dal on its 99th foundation day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on its 99th foundation day, saying the party has always been at the forefront of serving society. One of the oldest constituents of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, the SAD, was founded in 1920.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on its 99th foundation day, saying the party has always been at the forefront of serving society.

A file photo of Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The SAD, founded on this day in 1920, is one of the oldest constituents of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. (HT photo)

One of the oldest constituents of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, the SAD, was founded in 1920.

“Today, on the 99th sthapana diwas (foundation day) of Akali Dal my greetings and best wishes to all their leaders and karyakartas (workers). One of India’s oldest parties, the Akali Dal has always been at the forefront of serving society and raising issues of public welfare,” Modi tweeted.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal during a function to mark the 350th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara in 2016. (Hindustan Times via Getty Images)