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Akali Dal demands two-day debate on farmers’ issues
The members, while requesting the Speaker to allow this discussion on priority, said not doing so would be tantamount to betraying the 'annadaata'.
Farmers’ Protst: SAD asks party workers to rush to protest sites at Delhi borders
The delegation assured Tikait of “whole-hearted support in terms of men, material and morale” to the farmers’ cause, the statement said.
Parkash Singh Badal returns Padma Vibhushan to protest ‘betrayal of farmers’
In a letter e-mailed to the President, veteran Akali leader Parkash Singh Badal listed his reasons for feeling “hurt and betrayed” by the government’s attitude and actions against the farmers
Sukhbir slams attack on BJP state chief, says no place for violence in democracy
In a statement, Sukhbir called the attack the work of “anti-social forces who wanted to sabotage the ongoing kisan agitation against the agricultural marketing laws”.
Convening Assembly to negate farm laws my prerogative: Punjab CM
Amarinder Singh also rejected SAD's ultimatum for sacking state SC Welfare Minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot in the alleged scholarship scam, in which a committee of three IAS officers and even the Chief Secretary had given him a clean chit.
Punjab CM slams Sukhbir for bid to hijack farmers’ stir
It was clear the duo had no justification for their actions, which had brought the situation to such a pass, where the very survival of the farmers was at stake, he said.
Akali Dal to submit memo to Punjab Governor on farm laws
Two lakh people will join three separate marches by farmers in 40,000 vehicles starting from all three Sikh…
Happy that Akali Dal has quit NDA: Shiv Sena, NCP
Raut added that both Shiv Sena and SAD were pillars of the NDA and they are no longer there, the present dispensation cannot be called the NDA anymore.
BJP ready to contest on all seats in Punjab: Former minister
He has been claiming that the party has set up a strong base in the rural areas of Punjab.
Shiromani Akali Dal pulls out of NDA over farm Bills: Sukhbir Singh Badal
The decision was taken at a late-night emergency meeting of the party core committee, the apex decision-making body of the SAD, presided over by party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal.
Sukhbir urges President not to sign farm Bills
Badal, whose party is one of the oldest allies of the ruling BJP and part of the ruling NDA, said the passage of two Bills marked a sad day for the country’s millions and for democracy.
Fearing backlash, Akali Dal wants to defer farm ordinances
The resolution was passed with a voice vote in the absence of SAD members. However, both members of the BJP were present in the House.
SAD Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Gujral tests COVID positive
Meanwhile, without naming Gujral, All India Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien took a pot shot at the government.
Amarinder asks Akalis to clarify stand on NRC
Chandigarh, Slamming the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) for their double standards on the issue of NRC and CAA, Punjab…
Be ready for another defeat, Punjab CM tells Sukhbir
Chandigarh, Oct 20 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday asked Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh…
Centre cuts bag supply to choke wheat buy: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, May 5 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday accused the central government of acting at…
SAD MP Sher Singh Ghubaya resigns from primary membership of party
Ferozepur, March 4: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Sher Singh Ghubaya on Monday resigned from the primary membership…
Akali Dal skips NDA meet
New Delhi, Jan 31 The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday skipped a meeting of the NDA convened…
All three major parties in Punjab hit by the ‘apology’ bug
Chandigarh, Nov 6 : Politics in Punjab is in “apology” mode these days. The three major parties in…
BJP to be in trouble in 2019 as Akali Dal to contest elections in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana
Pipli, August 21: Bharatiya Janta party will face difficulties in 2019 as Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)chief Sukhbir Singh…
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman election : Two NDA allies to abstain from voting as BJP pacifies JDU
New Delhi, Aug 7 : The Shiromani Akali Dal and the Shiv Sena are contemplating to abstain from…
AAP leader joins SAD ahead of Shahkot bypoll
Welcoming Walia into the party fold, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal said the youth leader had made a name for himself in a short period of time and would be an asset for the SAD in Jalandhar district.
Remarks against Jaya Bachchan shameful: Harsimrat Kaur Badal
New Delhi, March 13: Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Tuesday slammed Rajya Sabha member Naresh Agrawal, who…
Rape accused ex-Punjab minister Langah surrenders
Chandigarh, Oct 2: After remaining underground for three days, Punjab’s rape accused former Shiromani Akali Dal Minister Sucha Singh…
AAP, Akali Dal leaders walk out of Punjab assembly
Chandigarh, June 23 : Punjab assembly witnessed ruckus after several upset leaders of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and…
Congress will get majority in Punjab, says poll survey
New Delhi, Jan 31 : The Congress would get absolute majority in the Punjab assembly elections, while AAP would…
Punjab polls: Badal releases Shiromani Akali Dal’s manifesto
Ludhiana, Jan 24, 2017: Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday announced Shiromani Akali Dal’s manifesto for…
Two more Akali leaders join Congress in Punjab
Former MLA Ramesh Singla and Ashok Bittu were welcomed into the party fold by Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh. He said it was their "homecoming".
Kejriwal fields Jarnail Singh against Prakash Badal
New Delhi, Dec 28: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced Delhi AAP legislator Jarnail Singh would contest…
SGPC calls for probe into national-level handball player’s suicide
Chandigarh, Aug 22: The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) on Sunday ordered for a inquiry into the suicide…
Bhagat Singh should be given Bharat Ratna, says Sukhbir Badal
Punjab’s Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday demanded that freedom fighter Bhagat Singh be given the Bharat…
Shiromani Akali Dal candidate leads in Punjab by-poll
The ruling Shiromani Akali Dal member was leading by over 54,000 votes after 13 rounds of counting in…