The crises in Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), which has been passing through a difficult phase, appears to be deepening amid rebellion within the party against the top party leadership. As Mr. Dhindsa revoked the expulsion of senior leaders who have rebelled against party president Sukhbir Singh Badal, he said their expulsion was against the party constitution. “I will write to Mr. Sukhbir Badal to seek a reply on this. Hitting out at rebels, SAD leader Balwinder Bhundur, meanwhile, said party patron Mr. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa did not have any authority to stay the proceedings of the disciplinary committee, which had expelled eight senior leaders. They held Mr. Badal, who was the Deputy Chief Minister at that time, responsible for the “mistakes”.

Source: The Hindu August 01, 2024 02:14 UTC