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News •

Amritpal Singh’s detention extended, bets are out on who gains the most • Apr. 20, 2025, 10:05 PM ET (The Indian Express)
Sukhbir Badal returns as Akali Dal chief, task cut out before Punjab polls as he flags ‘plot’ against party • Apr. 13, 2025, 6:09 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Back in saddle, SAD chief Badal hails SGPC for ‘vacating kabja of anti-Sikh forces over Takhts’ • Apr. 12, 2025, 7:54 PM ET (The Indian Express)
Back to Sukhbir Badal? Akali Dal’s upheavals may amount to little as it elects new chief today • Apr. 12, 2025, 7:01 AM ET (The Indian Express)
SAD leader arrested over sexual assault charges • Apr. 3, 2025, 2:52 AM ET (Daily Star)

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Also Known As Supreme Akali Party • SAD • Akālī Religious Party • Akali Dal
Date 1920 - present
Areas Of Involvement Sikhism
Related People Parkash Singh Badal

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