Sukhbir Singh Badal

Sukhbir Singh Badal has been re-elected unopposed as Shiromani Akali Dal president after completing religious penance. His return comes amid past controversies, including the 2015 Kotkapura firing and accusations of dynastic politics.

Bajrang Punia also urged people to stand with the farmers against what he called an oppressive act by both the Central and Punjab governments.

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Working Committee on Friday officially accepted the resignation of Sukhbir Singh Badalas the party president. The development comes as part of a significant reshuffle within the party's leadership framework.

ASI Jasbir Singh, who was deployed at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, revealed that he had been briefed by senior officers about the possibility of an attack by "wrong elements" targeting Sukhbir Badal. As a result, he remained extra vigilant during his duty.

Former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal was shot at while performing sewa at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The suspect, identified as Narayan Singh Chaura, is in custody. This incident occurred a day after Badal accepted a religious penalty for past actions during his time in office.

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal narrowly escaped an assassination attempt while performing his duties as a 'sewadar' outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday.

Punjab Chief MinisterBhagwant Mann has condemned theattack on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal who narrowly escaped an assassination attempt while performing his duties as a 'sewadar' outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday.

Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was performing his religious duties as a sewadar (volunteer) as part of a penance, came under attack when Narain Singh Chaura, a man with a long history of militancy and links to the Khalistani movement, fired at him.

A man fired at SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal while he was performing penance at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The shooter, identified as Narain Singh Chaura, was subdued by the crowd. No injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack.

As part of the penance, the leaders were instructed to perform 'sewa' (service) at various Sikh shrines. This included washing dishes and cleaning devotees' shoes at Takht Kesgarh Sahib, Takht Damdama Sahib, Darbar Sahib in Muktsar, and Fatehgarh Sahib, spending two days at each location.