Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) Explained

See also: Shiromani Akali Dal (disambiguation).

Party Name:Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt)
Abbreviation:SAD(S)
President:Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa
Patron:Ranjit Singh Brahmpura
Spokesperson:Anish
General Secretary:Karnail Singh Peer Mohammed and Manmohan Singh Sathiala
Merger:Shiromani Akali Dal (Democratic) and Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali)
Merged:Shiromani Akali Dal
Founder:Ranjit Singh Brahmpura,
Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa
Foundation:17 May 2021[1]
(ago)
Dissolution:5 March 2024
State Seats Name:Punjab Legislative Assembly
National Convener:Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa
Ideology:Sikh interests
Position:Center-right
Alliance:National Democratic Alliance
Women:Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) Istri wing
Colours: Orange
Eci:Registered
Rajyasabha Leader:Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa

The Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) (SAD(S)) was a centre-right Sikh-centric political party in Punjab, India, formed by former Shiromani Akali Dal leaders Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa and Ranjit Singh Brahmpura.

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 included Ranjit Singh Talwandi, Harsukhinder Singh Bubby Badal, Manmohan Singh Sathiala, Parminder Singh Dhindsa, Paramjit Kaur Gulshan, Harjit Kaur Talwandi and Des Raj Dhugga.[2]

Overview

Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) was 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 contested 2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election with BJP and PLC in Punjab.

On 22 June 2021 Party made its first expansion by announcing Paramjit Kaur Gulshan as Patron 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]

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/dhindsa-brahmpura-launch-shiromani-akali-dal-sanyukt-101621278432216.html Dindsa and Brahmpura launch Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt)
  2. Web site: Dhindsa, Brahmpura launch a new political party, Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukat).
  3. Web site: Akali Dal split official! Dhindsas move Election Commission for registration of SAD-Democratic . 22 September 2020 . 18 May 2021.
  4. Web site: Expelled Akali leaders launch Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali). tribuneindia.com. 18 May 2021.
  5. https://www.babushahi.com/punjabi/full-news.php?id=118565 Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt)