Tag: SAD
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SAD seeks Randhawa’s dismissal over panchayat polls remark
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday urged Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore to dismiss Cooperation minister Sukhjinder Randhawa for indulging in unconstitutional activity by openly announcing his intent to rig the forthcoming panchayat elections by not allowing any anti- Congress voter to exercise his franchise. In a statement here, former minister and party spokesman …
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October 3, 2018 -
SAD seeks repoll at more booths, asks SEC to defer results
The SAD also sought complete videography of all counting centres, including halls and outer complex besides presence of observes throughout while counting of votes remained in progress.
September 22, 2018 -
Akalis diverting attention from defeat: Amarinder
In a statement on Friday, the CM said the Akalis were clearly frustrated by its series of electoral defeats, which the latest polls were all set to cap, and was trying to build a case for itself in the face of its imminent trouncing in the same.
September 22, 2018 -
Punjab: Polling marked by incidents of violence
Clashes between Congress and SAD workers were reported from Raja Sansi in Amritsar, Jhoke Harihar in Ferozepur, Lodhi Gujjar in Ajnala and Sohia Kalan in Majitha.
September 20, 2018 -
Navjot Sidhu hits back at SAD, BJP day after Kartarpur Sahib controversy
Congress leader and Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu hit back at the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) over the Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara row calling the BJP ally "frustrated".
September 19, 2018 -
Amarinder takes on Badal over development
The CM said he would soon visit Lambi to address the development requirements of the area but, at the same time, he would ensure finalisation and execution of development plans for every part of the state.
September 19, 2018 -
SAD-BJP seek Cong govt dismissal over law and order
Punjab Congress president Sunil Jakhar, said SAD-BJP combine real threat to peace.
September 19, 2018 -
SAD slams Navjot Sidhu after Sushma Swaraj’s clarification on Kartarpur Sahib
A major controversy involving Congress leader and Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu erupted on Tuesday after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj clarified that Pakistan had made no communication whatsoever regarding the Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib.
September 18, 2018 -
SAD cries conspiracy as Ranjit Singh commission puts Parkash Singh Badal in dock
Former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal is in the dock following the release of the Justice Ranjit Singh (retired) commission report which said that he had knowledge of the 2015 police firing in Punjab on anti-sacrilege protestors.
August 28, 2018 -
Infighting AAP MLAs face potshots in Assembly
Cleared divided between two Opposing groups, the main Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday faced embarrassing moments during the on-going session with the rival parties taking potshots at AAP over lack of unity in the 20-member legislature party. With the eight member group led by Sukhpal Singh Khaira refusing to …
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August 28, 2018 -
Only some Cong men were involved: Capt
Under attack from the Shiromani Akali Dal over Congress’ role in 1984 anti- Sikh riots, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday said some party leaders could have been involved in the riots individually but the Congress was not connected with the 1984 riots. Reacting strongly to SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia reference to Congress …
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August 28, 2018 -
REFERENDUM 2020: Non-issue at Home and Abroad
Chief Minister Amarinder Singh slams the pro-Khalistan rally held in London.
August 20, 2018 -
SAD alleges deliberate leak of probe report on sacrilege cases
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Friday alleged the second part of Justice (retired) Ranjit Singh report on sacrilege cases too has been leaked in less than 24 hours of its submission to the government. In a statement, SAD leader and former minister Daljit Singh Cheema said the leak is evident from the tweet of …
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August 18, 2018 -
SAD seeks commuting of Rajoana’s sentence
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday urged the Centre to commute the sentence of Balwant Singh Rajoana, who has been convicted in the assassination case of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, to life imprisonment. A SAD delegation under the leadership of party president Sukhbir Singh Badal, which met Union home minister Rajnath Singh, …
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August 15, 2018 -
SAD questions failure to finalise history syllabus
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Sunday said Punjab School Education Board’s (PSEB) failure to finalise the syllabus and study material for the subject of history for the Class XI and XII is ‘criminal negligence’. In a press statement, SAD leader and former education minister Daljeet Singh Cheema said the board is offering the syllabus …
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August 13, 2018 -
SAD,BJP oppose Justice Gill’s appointment as Lokpal
Shiromani Akali Dal and Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday urged Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore not to give approval to the appointment of Justice (retd) Mehtab Singh Gill as Lokpal, saying he did not meet the constitutional, political and moral qualifications needed to become eligible for the august post. A joint SAD-BJP delegation led by …
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August 10, 2018 -
SAD accuses Khaira of humiliating Dalits
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Sunday accused Aam Aadmi Party’s rebel faction, led by former leader of opposition Sukhpal Singh Khaira, of humiliating and subjugating Dalit community in the state. In a statement, president of SAD’s Dalit wing Gulzar Singh Ranike said Khaira was playing with the sentiments of the Schedule Castes and backward …
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August 5, 2018