Rebel Akali Dal Faction Rejects Leadership's Expulsion Decision

The rebel faction of the Shiromani Akali Dal has rejected the expulsion of eight leaders by the party's disciplinary committee, citing protocol violations. The expelled leaders include former MP Prem Singh Chandumajra and ex-Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief Bibi Jagir Kaur. Party patron Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa criticized the move, stating only the working committee holds the authority to expel members.

The rebel faction within the Shiromani Akali Dal dismissed the expulsion of eight prominent leaders on Wednesday, accusing party leadership of flouting established protocols.

This development follows the decision by the Sukhbir Singh Badal-led group to remove rebel leaders, including former MP Prem Singh Chandumajra and ex-Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief Bibi Jagir Kaur, for defying the party chief.

Party patron Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa criticized the disciplinary committee's actions, asserting it lacks the authority to expel members. He announced plans to call for a delegate convention to elect new party officials and rejuvenate the party.