SAD disciplinary committee suspends Bibi Jagir Kaur over 'anti-party activities'

Chandigarh, November 2: Former SGPC President and senior Shiromani  Akali Dal leader Bibi Jagir Kaur was suspended from the party on Wednesday over anti-party activities.

The disciplinary committee of the party made the decision in this regard. During a press conference, senior Akali Dal leader Sikander Singh Maluka announced the development.

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A few days ago, SAD leaders Dr Daljit Singh Cheema and Surjit Singh Rakhra urged the former SGPC president to "follow the party line" and wait for the party's decision on her candidacy for SGPC president. However, Bibi made it clear that she would run in the election and had already informed party president Sukhbir Singh Badal of her decision.

Bibi has been given 48 hours to respond to allegations of anti-party activities. 

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