Sahnewal, November 10, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) president Giani Harpreet Singh on Tuesday ruled out any possibility of unity with leaders whom he described as deserters of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, warning that the party would strongly oppose anyone entering into an alliance with them.
Addressing a meeting of party leaders and workers at Reru Sahib in Sahnewal, he said the Akali Dal had been revived in accordance with the directive issued by Sri Akal Takht Sahib on December 2, 2024. He thanked the Sangat in India and abroad for supporting the party and keeping its organisational roots strong.
Recalling how he assumed the party presidency, Giani Harpreet Singh said Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa had urged him to take charge amid internal differences among leaders, while Ravi Inder Singh had assured him of support. He said some of those who had initially promised support were the first to leave, but he was determined to face the challenges rather than abandon the responsibility.
Referring to leaders who had left the party, he alleged that they had earlier approached Sri Akal Takht Sahib seeking action against Sukhbir Singh Badal, including his excommunication from the Panth. He also accused Prem Singh Chandumajra and Daljit Singh Cheema of lying before Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Referring to Sukhbir Badal, he said the latter had spoken the truth initially but later backtracked after visiting Muktsar Sahib.
Questioning Bibi Jagir Kaur over her earlier remarks on the conscience of SGPC members following her defeat in the previous election, he asked where her conscience was now. He also cited a Gurbani verse to underline his criticism of those who, according to him, had departed from the truth.
Clarifying the party’s position on the BJP, Giani Harpreet Singh said it had never discussed a political alliance with the party and had only raised issues concerning the Panth and Punjab. He alleged that Chandumajra and other leaders had pursued alliance talks with the BJP and advocated unity with Sukhbir Badal.
“We will not compromise under any circumstances with those who are deserters of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. If the BJP aligns with them, we will consider them anti-Sikh and oppose them fiercely,” he said.
He further announced that on the day of the SGPC General House meeting, party SGPC members, led by former president Gobind Singh Longowal, would stage a protest outside Parliament in Delhi, demanding SGPC elections and an end to what he described as control by Dhirmalliya factions.
Party patron Ravi Inder Singh praised the Panj Singh Sahibans and party leaders for standing by the December 2 directives. He said the Akali Dal had emerged in its true form following the directives and that strengthening the party would strengthen the Panth and Punjab.
Senior Vice-President Santa Singh Umaidpur, who heads the party’s five-member recruitment committee, described Giani Harpreet Singh as a scholarly leader committed to bringing Panthic organisations together. He welcomed the leaders, workers and organisers attending the meeting.
Senior leaders, including Gurpartap Singh Wadala, Parminder Singh Dhindsa, Sucha Singh Chhotepur, Dr Rattan Singh Ajnala, Sarwan Singh Phillaur, Bhai Manjit Singh, Bibi Paramjit Kaur Gulshan, Gaganjeet Singh Barnala, Judge Nirmal Singh, Gobind Singh Longowal, Ajaypal Singh Mirkot, Karnail Singh Peermohammad and Harbans Singh Kandhola, reaffirmed their support for Sri Akal Takht Sahib and the party leadership.
District presidents, Working Committee members, Political Affairs Committee members and senior leaders from across Punjab also attended the meeting.
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