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shiromani akali dal news

Rivals using religion after failing to challenge AAP’s governance record, says Bhagwant Mann

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann speaking at a state-level function in Mohali. (HT)
Published on Jul 17, 2026 09:06 am IST

SAD leader shot at in Mansa

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Dalvir Singh Kala Jawanda was shot by unidentified assailants.
Published on Jul 14, 2026 09:04 am IST

Video row: SAD Hry unit seeks FIR against Mann

Haryana unit of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday submitted the complaint to Ambala superintendent of police. (HT File)
Published on Jul 12, 2026 08:20 am IST

Akali Dal vows to screen Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj in ‘every village of Punjab’

Diljit Dosanjh as Jaswant Singh Khalra in Satluj.
Updated on Jul 09, 2026 10:25 am IST

Ludhiana: Fresh charges added to FIR, court cancels SAD councillor’s bail

The court of sessions judge Gurpreet Kaur cancelled the bail granted to the councillor. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 08:00 am IST

Harsimrat raps AAP govt for ‘false claims’ on GST revenue growth

Harsimrat also claimed that Punjab had slipped to 17th position in the country, with 16 states and UTs performing better. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 08:19 am IST

Ludhiana: Ex-SAD MLA Shivalik joins Waris Punjab De

Addressing party workers, Tarsem Singh said Akali Dal Waris Punjab De would contest the forthcoming Punjab assembly elections under the leadership of Amritpal Singh. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 29, 2026 04:14 am IST

Dignity of Akal Takht being risked for political ambitions: Giani Harpreet

Former Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh, president of Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjeet), on Friday alleged that the sanctity and dignity of the Akal Takht were being compromised to protect “a particular individual and fulfil political ambitions”. (HT File)
Published on Jun 27, 2026 10:58 pm IST

Video row: Canada-based Jagman Samra denies Bhagwant Mann’s mask claim

Jagman Samra denied having any role in the making of the video in a video post shared by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia on social media on Friday. (X)
Published on Jun 27, 2026 06:46 am IST

Waris Punjab De presses for Mann’s resignation

The Shiromani Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) on Friday demanded chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s resignation over the controversial video, alleging that he had undermined the authority of the Akal Takht. (ANI File)
Published on Jun 27, 2026 06:10 am IST

Akal Takht releases Mann hearing video, AAP says CM’s stance vindicated

Akal Takht released a clip of chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s January 15 appearance before acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, alleging contradictions in the CM’s stance over the “objectionable footage”, evoking a sharp reaction from the AAP that said the video clearly exposes the “misinformation campaign” being run by the Shiromani Akali Dal over the issue
Updated on Jun 21, 2026 08:14 am IST

Police station ‘storming’ case: Cops quiz Majithia for over 3 hours

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia addressing the media in Amritsar on Saturday. (HT)
Published on Jun 21, 2026 05:58 am IST

SAD condemns Mann for ‘challenging’ Takht’s authority

At a meeting chaired by SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, the committee said the chief minister was “deliberately creating fissures in the Sikh community”. (HT File)
Published on Jun 20, 2026 05:50 am IST

AAP can file 100 cases, can’t silence me: Majithia

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia alleged that the police failed to present any evidence of any CCTV footage or evidence to substantiate the allegations against him or other Akali worker. (HT File)
Published on Jun 20, 2026 05:30 am IST

Akal Takht decree against Mann: SAD to announce next course of action today

The meeting of the party’s top decision-making body, chaired by SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, began in the evening and continued late into the night.
Published on Jun 18, 2026 04:58 am IST

Punjab: SAD sharpens focus on 30 seats in Malwa for electoral revival

Terming these areas the party’s traditional strongholds, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal has asked local cadres to maximise electoral gains. (HT File)
Published on Jun 16, 2026 07:18 am IST

Majithia granted pre-arrest bail in ‘police station storming’ case

SAD spokesperson Arshdeep Singh Kler confirmed that the anticipatory bail had been granted. (PTI)
Published on Jun 16, 2026 07:02 am IST

SAD (Punar Surjit) meets Punjab governor, raises Panth, farmer, state issues

A delegation of Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) submits a memorandum to Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria in Chandigarh. (PTI)
Published on Jun 15, 2026 05:36 am IST

Hoshiarpur: 2 held for murdering man after land verdict in his favour

Hoshiarpur police said the victim, Harpinder Singh, was an office-bearer of Shiromani Akali Dal’s transport wing. (HT)
Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:04 am IST

Majitha police station fracas: Assault on public servant, rioting among nine charges slapped on Majithia, others

Following the incident, police teams have conducted raids at several locations linked to Majithia, including his residences in Amritsar and Chandigarh. However, the senior Akali leader has reportedly remained untraceable. (HT)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 03:14 am IST

Punjab: 31 independent councillors join SAD

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal addressing mediapersons in Chandigarh.
Published on Jun 02, 2026 08:08 am IST

Punjab civic polls: SAD falters in all 8 corporations, fares better in smaller bodies

A SAD candidate with his supporters in Amritsar on Friday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on May 30, 2026 07:44 am IST

Abohar win only cheer for BJP in Punjab civic polls

BJP workers celebrate the party’s win in Abohar municipal corporation on Friday. (HT Photo)
Published on May 30, 2026 07:40 am IST

AAP’s broom sweeps Mohali MC polls

AAP candidate Dr Sunny Ahluwalia celebrating with supporters after winning the municipal corporation at counting centre in Phase 7 Mohali on Friday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on May 30, 2026 06:58 am IST

Saffron surge in Nayagaon as party wins 16 seats in SAD’s stronghold

Across 21 wards in Nayagaon, 87 candidates competed, and out of 44,984 eligible voters, 26,203 decided the fate of the leaders. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on May 30, 2026 04:52 am IST

AAP dominates Mohali civic polls; Ahluwalia, Samana emerge top mayor contenders

Aam Aadmi Party’s Ward No. 6 candidate Sunny Singh Ahluwalia (in yellow turban) at the counting centre in Phase 7,Mohali, on Friday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on May 29, 2026 05:08 pm IST

Civic body polls: 64% turnout amid booth capturing charges, clashes

Clashes involving supporters of the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), allegations of booth capturing and voter intimidation were reported from several parts of Punjab during polling for elections to 102 civic bodies, including eight municipal corporations, held on Tuesday. The results will be declared on May 29.
Published on May 27, 2026 07:12 am IST

MLA Ayali quits SAD rebel faction, set to join Amritpal’s outfit

MLA Ayali quits SAD rebel faction, set to join Amritpal’s outfit
Published on May 21, 2026 07:52 am IST

SAD reaches out to NRIs in Australia, New Zealand ahead of 2027 assembly polls

Party president Sukhbir Singh Badal said the SAD had always held NRIs in high esteem and had organised special NRI Sammelans to resolve their grievances. (HT)
Published on May 20, 2026 06:56 am IST

Civic body polls: Opposition protests outside Punjab minister’s residence, seeks case against PA

Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring led the protest outside minister Baljit Kaur’s residence in Malout alleging that her PA roughed up party leader Makhan Singh Phulewala. The AAP leader has rubbished the charges. (HT Photo)
Published on May 19, 2026 07:54 am IST