Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt)
The Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) (SAD(S)) (translation: Supreme Akali Party (United)) is a centre-right Sikh-centric political party in Punjab, India, formed by former Shiromani Akali Dal leaders Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa and Ranjit Singh Brahmpura.
Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | SAD(S) |
| President | Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa |
| Spokesperson | Harsukhinder Singh Bubby Badal and Anish |
| Founder | Ranjit Singh Brahmpura, Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa |
| Founded | 17 May 2021[1] (210 days ago) |
| Merger of | Shiromani Akali Dal (Democratic) and Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali) |
| Women's wing | Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) Istri wing |
| Ideology | Sikhism |
| Political position | Center-right |
| Colours | International orange |
| Alliance | National Democratic Alliance |
| Seats in Lok Sabha | 0 / 543 |
| Seats in Rajya Sabha | 1 / 245 |
| Seats in Punjab Legislative Assembly | 1 / 117 |
The party was formed in April 2021 by the merger of two political parties of Punjab Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali) and Shiromani Akali Dal (Democratic). Notable leaders include Harsukhinder Singh Bubby Badal, Manmohan Singh Sathiala, Parminder Singh Dhindsa, Paramjit Kaur Gulshan, and Des Raj Dhugga.[2]
Youth Wing : Manpreet Singh Talwandi , Advocate Ramandeep Kaur Bhathal
Overview
Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) is formed with the merger of Shiromani Akali Dal (Democratic) formed by Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa in 2020[3] and Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali) by Ranjit Singh Brahmpura in 2018.[4] Both formed their faction parties after they left the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal). The party will contest 2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election with like-minded parties in Punjab.
On 22 June 2021 Party made its first expansion by announcing Paramjit Kaur Gulshan as Petron and Harjit Kaur Talwandi as President of Women's wing and Des Raj Singh Dhugga as President of its Schedule Caste's wing and party also named 24 Districts Presidents.[5]
List of Leader
| S. No. | Name | Portrait | Tenure | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranjit Singh Brahmpura |  |
17 May 2021 | Incumbent | 211 days |
List of President
| S. No | Name | Portrait | Tenure | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa |  |
17 May 2021 | Incumbent | 211 days |
References
- Dindsa and Brahmpura launch Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt). 17 May 2021, Hindustan Times. Retrieved 18 May 2021
- "Dhindsa, Brahmpura launch a new political party, Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukat)".
- "Akali Dal split official! Dhindsas move Election Commission for registration of SAD-Democratic". 22 September 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- "Expelled Akali leaders launch Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali)". tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt). 22 June 2021, Babushahi. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
