From 1967 onwards, the Akali Dal …… to enter into electoral politics and thus followed a pragmatic policy in building alliances with the opposition parties to form coalition governments. The party policies as enumerated in the manifestoes focused on the economic development of Punjab. In the first election to the state legislature in the new [...]

After achieving independence in 1947 and lakhs of Punjabis losing their lives, livelihood and their homes during the ensuing riots in a hope to protect the interest and distinct identity of the Sikhs, the working committee of the Shiromani Akali Dal adopted on 17 March 1948 a resolution to join the Congress party. Minority grievances, [...]

After successfully reforming the Sikh places of worship and winning the first elections of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee in 1926, the Shiromani Akali Dal extended the scope of its activity to the national arena. It participated in the Indian freedom movement during the Bardoli satyagraha (agitation) and the campaign for the boycott of the [...]

Sh. Sukhbir Singh Badal View Photo Gallery  View Video Gallery Interview and Speech Father’s Name S. Parkash Singh Badal Place of Birth Badal, Distt. Faridkot (Punjab) Date of Birth July 9, 1962 Marital Status Married on 21 November 1991 Spouse’s Name Profession Agriculturist, Political and Social Worker, Artist and Economist Permanent Address House No-256, Sector 9C, [...]

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The Shiromani Akali Dal established on 14 December, 1920, is the oldest regional democratic party of the country, with a glorious saga of historic and valiant struggle for the attainment and preservation of India’s Independence. Early History from gurdwara reforms to punjabi suba moment Early Akali government and struggle during emergency Dharam Yudh morcha, Operation [...]

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