Leadership Reshuffle Unfolds in Shiromani Akali Dal's Rebel Faction

Giani Harpreet Singh was elected president of a Shiromani Akali Dal breakaway faction, while Satwant Kaur became chairperson of its 'Panthic' council. The election took place at a delegate session attended by over 500. Their group sees itself as the 'real' SAD and opposes the Sukhbir Singh Badal-led party.

In a significant political development, former Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh has been elected as the president of a breakaway faction of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) during a delegate session in Amritsar.

The faction, which claims legitimacy over the Sukhbir Singh Badal-led SAD, held the election at Gurdwara Burj Akali Phoola Singh with more than 500 delegates participating. In addition to Singh's election, Satwant Kaur was named the chairperson of the faction's 'Panthic' council.

Giani Harpreet Singh and Satwant Kaur have promised to revive the party's original mandates and plan to register with the Election Commission if necessary. Their faction accuses the Badal-led group of defying Akal Takht directives, aiming for transparency and grassroots support.

(With inputs from agencies.)