Sukhbir Singh Badal's resignation as Shiromani Akali Dal president accepted; election for top post on March 1
PTC Web Desk: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Working Committee on Friday officially accepted the resignation of Sukhbir Singh Badal as the party president. The development comes as part of a significant reshuffle within the party's leadership framework.
"The delegate session of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) gave me a huge responsibility of being the president of the party and serving the party. In the last five years, I did whatever was possible towards serving the party. I thank the workers & leadership who supported me. Since I have completed 5 years, I appeared before Sri Akal Takht Sahib...I presented my resignation before the working committee. But they did not accept my resignation due to some reasons. So, I appeared before them especially so that a new party chief can be elected...", said Sukhbir Singh Badal.
Sukhbir Singh Badal had tendered his resignation from the president’s post on November 16, marking an end to his long tenure as the head of one of Punjab's oldest political parties. The SAD Working Committee convened a meeting to deliberate on his resignation and eventually approved it.
The SAD meeting also laid out a roadmap for the party's future. Key discussions included the launch of a new membership drive and a review of critical issues impacting Punjab. The membership drive aims to reinvigorate the party’s grassroots presence and bring fresh energy to its political campaigns.
The party also engaged in dialogues on pressing matters concerning Punjab.
Key points so far
The Shiromani Akali Dal has announced a new membership drive following the resignation of Sukhbir Singh Badal as the party president.
The membership drive will begin on January 20 and continue until February 20.
Acting President Balwinder Bhundar, already leading the party's Working Committee, will oversee critical decisions during this period.
The election for the party's president is scheduled to take place on March 1.
- PTC NEWS
