Shiromani Akali Dal

Political party in India

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The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is a centre-right Sikh-centric state political party in Punjab, India. The party is the second-oldest in India, after Congress, being founded in 1920. Although, there are many parties with the name Akali Dal but the party recognised as "Shiromani Akali Dal" by the Election Commission of India is the one led by Sukhbir Singh Badal. It controls Sikh religious bodies Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee and is the largest and most influential Sikh political party worldwide. The basic philosophy of Akali Dal was to give a political voice to Sikh issues and it believed that religion and politics go hand in hand but after 1996 Moga Conference party adopted moderate Punjabi secular agenda. On 26 september 2020, they left the NDA over the BJP's controversial agriculture bill.

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‘Sack my govt if you want’: Punjab CM hands over legislation against farm laws Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh handed over to Governor the resolution passed against Centre’s farm laws. Singh said he doesn’t care if President’s rule is imposed or if his.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:59Published 1 week ago

Don't care about President's Rule, doing this for farmers: Punjab CM Amarinder Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, Aam Aadmi Party MLA Harpal Singh Cheema and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sharan Jit Singh Dhillon on October 20 handed over to Governor VP Singh Badnore the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:56Published 1 week ago

Sukhbir Badal leads Kisan March against farm laws from Golden Temple Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal visited Golden Temple in Amritsar on October 01. Badal led Kisan March rally from here today. The march, which also began from Sri Damdama Sahib.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:36Published on October 1, 2020

Watch: Sukhbir Badal begins ‘Kisan March’ after praying at Golden Temple The Shiromani Akali Dal has launched three ‘kisan marches’ against the farm laws framed by the government. SAD Chief Sukhbir Badal paid obeisance at the Golden Temple before launching one of the.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:31Published on October 1, 2020

Watch: Shiv Sena MP clarifies on surprise meet with ex-ally BJP's Fadnavis Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut clarified on his meeting with former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The two had met on September 26 at a hotel in Mumbai. The development had set off.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:06Published on September 27, 2020

EJ Espresso: Discontent within NDA; 71% millennials want to travel pan India PM Modi and several top BJP leaders condoled the death of veteran BJP leader and former union minister Jaswant Singh, who died at the age of 82 after battling with multi-organ dysfunction. There seems.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 08:04Published on September 27, 2020

Coalition without Shiv Sena, Akali Dal is not NDA: Sanjay Raut Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut took jibe over BJP-Akali Dal split and said that "coalition which does not have Shiv Sena and Akali Dal, is not considered as NDA." Raut said, "Coalition which does not.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:16Published on September 27, 2020

BJP loses oldest ally Akali Dal amid farmer protests against reform bills The Shiromani Akali Dal has quit the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over the farm Bills issue, SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal announced Saturday night. He made the announcement after holding.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:25Published on September 26, 2020

SAD quits NDA over farm Bills The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) ended its alliance with the BJP over disagreement with the contentious new agriculture Bills. Party president Sukhbir Singh Badal announced the end of the long-term.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:25Published on September 26, 2020

Agri reform bills: SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia joins nation-wide protest Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), General Secretary, Bikram Singh Majithia participated in the nation-wide 'Bharat Bandh' protest in Amritsar against new farm bills. "If there is any misunderstanding between.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:43Published on September 25, 2020

Farmers protest with human skull, Delhi-Noida road blocked l Latest updates Farmers intensified their protests across the country on Friday. Several roads were blocked by the protesting farmers. Farmers in Uttar Pradesh occupied the streets and several political parties joined.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 06:10Published on September 25, 2020

'Not the NDA of old': Will Sukhbir Badal's SAD snap BJP ties? \| On The Record Amid massive uproar by opposition members, the Rajya Sabha on September 20 passed the Farmer's Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, and the Farmers (Empowerment and.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 09:57Published on September 22, 2020

Most shameful day in the history of Parliament: RS Prasad on ruckus in Rajya Sabha In a media brief on Sep 21, Union Law and Justice Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad spoke on Rajya Sabha ruckus. Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "Today's conduct of the suspended members of not refusing the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:07Published on September 21, 2020

Requested President Kovind to send back agri bills to Parliament: Sukhbir Singh Badal The President of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Sukhbir Singh Badal, met the President Ram Nath Kovind and requested him not to sign on 'anti-farmer' bills. "A delegation of Shiromani Akali Dal met the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:06Published on September 21, 2020

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SAD leaders Sukhbir Badal, Harsimrat, briefly detained while marching to meet Punjab guv over farm laws SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, his wife and former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Prem Singh Chandumajra and other senior Akali leaders were detained by the Chandigarh police on Thursday night.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 1, 2020
SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal detained for protest over Farm Bills The police resorted to lathi-charge and used water cannons to disperse SAD workers during Kisan March against the Farm bills. DNA - Published on October 1, 2020

Congress has space for people to express concerns, BJP has none: Kapil Sibal Taking a dig at the BJP over its oldest ally Shiromani Akali Dal breaking ties with it on the farm bills issue, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Thursday said the saffron party's alliance politics.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 1, 2020
Farm laws: Punjab CM lashes out at Sukhbir Badal, says Akali Dal lost credibility IndiaTimes - Published on September 28, 2020
BJP's strategy for Punjab Assembly Election 2022 in wake of broken ties with Shiromani Akali Dal The emergency meeting of the core committee of the party's Punjab unit was held in Chandigarh on Sunday under the chairmanship of State President Ashwani Sharma. It is learned that party workers have.. DNA - Published on September 28, 2020

What is left of NDA after Akali Dal, Shiv Sena exit: Saamana With the Shiromani Akali Dal walking out of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over farm bills, the Shiv Sena on Monday wondered if the BJP-led alliance really exists and asked who are in the.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 28, 2020
Opposition parties hail Akalis’ NDA exit, Congress not enthused Led by NCP chief Sharad Pawar, several opposition members on Sunday hailed SAD for quitting NDA over the farm bills and thanked the Akalis for snapping their ties with BJP. In a tweet, Pawar.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 27, 2020
After quitting govt, BJP’s ‘oldest ally’ Akali Dal walks out of NDA Shiromani Akali Dal announced on Saturday night its decision to break its 24-year-old alliance with BJP less than 10 days after it pulled out of PM Narendra Modi’s government with the resignation of.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 26, 2020
Farmers' 'victory', Akali Dal had to bow before their doorstep: Congress IndiaTimes - Published on September 26, 2020

SAD walks out of NDA alliance Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) oldest ally Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) walked out of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition in protest against the three farm bills and for continues.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 26, 2020
Akali Dal pulls out of BJP-led NDA over farm bills IndiaTimes - Published on September 26, 2020
Shiromani Akali Dal walks out of NDA over farm bills and Sikh issues IndiaTimes - Published on September 26, 2020	Shiromani Akali Dal quits BJP-led NDA alliance; rift widened over farmers' issues Days after party MP Harsimrat Kaur resigned from the cabinet over farm bills, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday decided to quit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance.. DNA - Published on September 26, 2020
SAD leaders meet President Kovind, urge to withhold assent to farm Bills Coming out of the meeting, SAD leader Sukhbir Badal, told the media: "We have requested the President against signing the anti-farmer Bills passed in Parliament by force. We requested him to send back.. DNA - Published on September 21, 2020	SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal, BJP's longstanding ally, urges President not to sign farm Bills "Please stand by the farmers, `kisan mazdoors`, `aarhtiyas` (agents), labourers and Dalits," Badal said in a statement. DNA - Published on September 20, 2020
How can I support govt at the cost of people, asks Harsimrat Shiromani Akali Dal’s Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who resigned on Thursday from the Union cabinet as food processing minister, said on Friday that she took the decision only after she and.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 19, 2020	PM Modi goes on offensive against opposition, calls agri bills ‘pro-farmer’ A day after BJP’s oldest ally Shiromani Akali Dal pulled out of the Modi government to protest against the legislations meant to restructure agricultural trade, and amid continuing opposition from.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 18, 2020
Political heat rises over farm bills, but BJP confident of passage in Rajya Sabha Political heat may be rising over three farm sector bills amid strident protests by the opposition and revolt by the BJP's oldest ally Shiromani Akali Dal, but the ruling party is confident that.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 18, 2020	'Saddened' my voice in support of farmers was not heard: Harsimrat Kaur Badal A day after resigning from Union Cabinet in protest against farm bills, senior SAD leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Friday said she feels "saddened" that her voice in support of farmers was not heard and.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 18, 2020
Punjab CM should clear position on agriculture-related Bills: SAD Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Spokesman and former education minister Dr Daljit Singh Cheema on Friday said that by resigning from the Union cabinet, Harsimrat Kaur Badal has played her role and it is time.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 18, 2020	President Kovind accepts Harsimrat Badal's resignation from Union council of ministers President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday accepted the resignation of Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who resigned from the Union Council of Ministers last evening. Furthermore, the Prez.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 18, 2020
President Kovind accepts Harsimrat Kaur's resignation; BJP alleges she resigned under pressure President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday accepted the resignation of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who resigned from the Union Council of Ministers last evening. DNA - Published on September 18, 2020	Harsimrat quits as minister in protest against agri bills BJP’s oldest ally Shiromani Akali Dal on Thursday withdrew from the Modi government in protest against the legislations designed to liberalise trade in agricultural commodities, with its sole.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 17, 2020
SAD ready to make any sacrifice for farmers, will decide on continuing in NDA later: Sukhbir The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) will decide on whether to remain in the ruling NDA or not in a meeting of the party later, its chief Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Thursday after party leader Harsimrat Kaur.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 17, 2020	Lok Sabha passes two agriculture sector bills amid protests by opposition, SAD Lok Sabha on Thursday passed two bills related to the agriculture sector amid protests by the Opposition and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), a constituent of the ruling NDA. The Farmers' Produce Trade.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 17, 2020
Lok Sabha takes up two agriculture bills for discussion; Cong, Akali Dal strongly oppose, call it 'anti-farmers' Tomar said that the bills will lead to more investment in agriculture and help improve the income of farmers. DNA - Published on September 17, 2020	Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal quits Modi Cabinet over Centre's farm Bills Akali Dal's Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal resigned from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet today as her party faced heat from farmers in Punjab over its initial support to ally BJP's farm.. DNA - Published on September 17, 2020
'Police inaction gave Delhi rioters a licence to kill' Many MPs also raised concerns over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) with Akali Dal MP Naresh Gujral urging the government to address fears of Muslims over the law. IndiaTimes - Published on March 13, 2020	Delhi Police's inaction towards protecting minorities reminiscent of 1984: SAD MP Naresh Gujral Shiromani Akali Dal MP Naresh Gujral said on Thursday that the Delhi Police's "inaction" towards protecting the lives and properties of minorities in the national capital is a "reminiscent" of what.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 27, 2020
SAD, AAP condemn Punjab DGP's statement over Kartarpur corridor The Shiromani Akali Dal said if the clarification was not issued, the party will stall proceedings of the budget session of the Vidhan Sabha on February 24. The Aam Aadmi Party too lashed out at the.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 22, 2020	Delhi Assembly Elections 2020: Full list of BJP-JD(U)-LJP candidates The BJP has tied up with the LJP and the JD(U) for Delhi assembly polls and has left three seats for the NDA partners after its alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal fell through. DNA - Published on February 4, 2020
Government allays fears, to tweak NPR form NDA allies like JD(U), LJP and Akali Dal flagged apprehension about certain sections in the new NPR form. This led home minister Amit Shah to state that while dropping columns from the form may not be.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 31, 2020	SAD not quitting NDA to save Harsimrat's chair: Amarinder Following the Shiromani Akali Dal's (SAD) decision to not contest the Delhi assembly polls on being told by the BJP to change its stance over the amended Citizenship Act, Amarinder Singh had on Tuesday.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 22, 2020
Akali Dal, BJP part ways for Delhi polls amid differences over CAA-NRC Akali Dal supported the CAA in the Parliament but has strongly opposed a nationwide NRC. DNA - Published on January 20, 2020	Can't accept BJP demand to change stand on CAA, won't contest Delhi assembly polls: SAD The Shiromani Akali Dal on Monday announced that it has decided not contest the upcoming Delhi assembly elections as it was not willing to change its stand on the Citizenship Amendment Act as sought by.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 20, 2020
Protests near Pak high commission over mob attack on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib Members of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) and the Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday staged a protest near the Pakistan High Commission here over a mob attack on Gurdwara Nankana.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 4, 2020	Attack on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib: Harsimrat Badal attacks Congress for opposing CAA Union minister Harsimrat Badal on Friday slammed the Congress and its Punjab leader Captain Amarinder Singh for opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act, which grants citizenship to persecuted minorities.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 4, 2020
Amarinder Singh slams Akali Dal for its 'double standards' on CAA, NRC IndiaTimes - Published on December 26, 2019	Akali Dal opposes all-India NRC, seeks better NDA coordination BJP's oldest ally Shiromani Akali Dal on Thursday opposed the roll out of the National Register of Citizens across the country, claiming the proposed exercise has created insecurity among Muslims... IndiaTimes - Published on December 26, 2019
After voting for CAB, BJP’s ally SAD now opposes NRC Less than a month after BJP lost one of its oldest allies, Shiv Sena, Shiromani Akali Dal, a key partner of the NDA at the Centre, said it is “opposed to” the Citizenship Amendment Act and the NRC.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 25, 2019	Shiromani Akali Dal opposes CAA, NRC; warns BJP on going against Muslims Less than a month after BJP lost one of its oldest allies, Shiv Sena, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), a key partner of the NDA at the Centre, said it is “opposed to” the Citizenship Amendment Act and.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 25, 2019
Centre should include Muslims in new citizenship Act: SAD chief Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal urged the Centre to include Muslims in the new citizenship law by bringing an amendment to it and said there should not be any exclusion on the basis.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 21, 2019	PM Modi greets Akali Dal on 99th foundation day "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, Akali Dal has always been at.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 14, 2019
Citizenship Amendment Bill faces Rajya Sabha test: How the numbers stack up In the Upper House, NDA has 94 members and it will have to garner the support of at least 121 members to get the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 passed. AIADMK, JD(U) and Akali Dal have 11, 6 and 3.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 10, 2019	Include Muslim sects facing persecution in citizenship bill: SAD The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Monday urged the government to include sects from the Muslim community, who are facing persecution in neighbouring countries, in the Citizenship Amendment Bill as it.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 9, 2019
BJP-ally SAD hails Citizenship Bill, but wants Muslims also covered The Shiromani Akali Dal on Sunday hailed the NDA government's decision to introduce the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Parliament, saying a long-pending demand of the party has been accepted. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 8, 2019	Modi, Shah greet Parkash Singh Badal on his birthday Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah greeted former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on his birthday on Sunday. The Akali Dal patriarch, a five-time chief minister,.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 8, 2019
Amit Shah's remarks that no pardon has been given to Rajoana very unfortunate: SAD The Shiromani Akali Dal on Tuesday termed as "very unfortunate" the statement of Union home minister Amit Shah in Parliament that no pardon has been given to Balwant Singh Rajoana, who was convicted.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 3, 2019	Akali Dal leader shot dead, legs chopped off by neighbour in Gurdaspur after fight over hiring of servant The incident reportedly occurred at Dhilwan village in Dera Baba Nanak area on Monday evening. DNA - Published on November 19, 2019

Shiromani Akali Dal

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