Sukhbir Singh Badal Re-Elected as Shiromani Akali Dal President

Amritsar (The Uttam Hindu): Sukhbir Singh Badal has been re-elected as the president of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in the party's organizational polls held at Teja Singh Samundari Hall. The election comes after a three-month membership drive, which aimed to revitalize the party's grassroots. Party insiders had indicated that Sukhbir was the favored and sole candidate for the post, reflecting his continued influence within the party.

Sukhbir's re-election comes nearly three months after he resigned from the position on November 16, 2024. His resignation followed a declaration by Akal Takht that he was 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct). Despite the party's recent electoral setbacks, including being reduced to just three MLAs in the 2022 Assembly elections and one MP in the 2024 Lok Sabha poll, Sukhbir's leadership remains unchallenged for now. Having first taken the reins in 2008, Sukhbir faces the significant task of reviving the party's fortunes and restoring its relevance in Punjab's political landscape.