Sukhbir Singh Badal Urges Sikh Community to Identify Traitors Amid Party Feud

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal urged the Sikh community to recognize traitors intent on weakening the community. His remarks coincided with a revolt within the party, demanding his resignation following a poor electoral performance. Badal addressed these issues while also attacking rival political parties and emphasizing past development achievements.

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday urged the Sikh community to recognize those he termed as 'traitors' who aim to weaken the community.

Addressing a conference in Issru, Ludhiana, Badal's comments came against the backdrop of a party revolt, with some leaders calling for his resignation following the party's debacle in the Lok Sabha polls. He emphasized the need for the community to distinguish between allies and adversaries.

Badal accused some members of the community of colluding with 'enemies' for minor gains, criticizing them for supporting opponents instead of resisting attacks. He underscored the importance of identifying such individuals, as the community faces internal and external challenges.

Amid calls for his resignation from notable figures like former MP Prem Singh Chandumajra and ex-Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief Bibi Jagir Kaur, the SAD recently expelled nine members, including party patron Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, for anti-party activities.

The rebel leaders have initiated the 'Shiromani Akali Dal Sudhar Lehar' to strengthen the party. They have sought forgiveness for past mistakes, including the failure to address sacrilege incidents and decisions made during the former SAD regime. Badal also sought unconditional forgiveness for errors made during the party's tenure in power.

Badal accused the RSS of taking control of Sikh religious institutions and alleged fragmentation of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. He highlighted development achievements during the Akali regime and criticized Congress and AAP for their lack of contribution to Punjab's progress.