Chandigarh, July 1, 2024 (Yes Punjab News)
The Istri Akali Dal today expressed complete faith in the leadership of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal and said he was best suited to lead the party at this juncture.
The entire rank and file of the Istri Akali Dal said party president Sukhbir Badal had provided inspiring leadership to lead an effective campaign in the form of the Punjab Bachao Yatra.
The members said the Istri Akali Dal had reached out to the women and a concerted effort in Bathinda by its president Hargobind Kaur had paid dividends with party candidate Harsimrat Kaur Badal winning the seat with a handsome margin.
Speaking on the occasion, the SAD president said the party had chalked out a plan to expand the Istri Akali Dal and ensure it reached every village and booth in the State.
“We have decided to ensure the election of booth, village, circle and constituency level Committees headed by their respective presidents. We will also ensure election of district level committees of the Istri Akali Dal”.
Mr Sukhbir Badal said the party would also create an effective women leadership in the party so that strong candidates could be fielded for block samiti and zila parishad polls for seats reserved for women candidates.
“I am confident the Istri Akali Dal will play an important role in the 2027 assembly election in the State”, he added.
Mr Badal also condemned the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for dismissing Bibi Hargobind Kaur from service on flimsy grounds because she was galvanizing women to hold the AAP government accountable for discriminating against the poor and scheduled caste community.
“The SAD stands with Bibi ji and will contest her case and ensure justice is done to her”.
