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SAD faces existential crisis; Shah holds key to Badals' political survival

Thanks to the Narendra Modi factor, in the 2019 general elections, the Akali Dal won two seats, the same as the BJP. Now the key to the Badals' survival lies with Home Minister Amit Shah

Punjab: SAD urges PM Modi to order probe into ''embezzlement'' of ration

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to order a probe into the alleged embezzlement of central rations by several Congressmen in Punjab. He also alleged favouritism in the distribution of foodgrains and pulses to Congress supporters. In a letter to the prime minister, Badal requested that ration being sent under the extendedPradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme should be monitored stringently through central observers to ensure that it is not pilfered and sold in the open market or distributed among Congress supporters again. He further urged Modi to take steps to ensure that the poor are not discriminated against during the distribution of central foodgrains. Stating that it was of utmost importance that the central relief be distributed impartially on merit without any politicisation whatsoever, Badal claimed even though the Centre had sent 70,725 metric tonnes of grain, besides 10,000 metric tonnes o

Shiromani Akali Dal won't be mute spectator to MSP tinkering: Sukhbir Badal

The Shiromani Akali Dal chief, however, added that he did not see any threat to the present MSP regime at this stage

Letter to BS: Covid-19 can't play Cupid for BJP and SAD in Punjab

Now with the BJP calling the shots across the country, the Punjab unit no longer wants to be seen piggybacking on the SAD

No social distance anymore: Covid-19 crisis brings Akali Dal and BJP closer

Till a few months ago, not a day would go by when Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) would not criticise the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) even though the two parties are in alliance.

Present situation in country a matter of grave concern: Parkash Singh Badal

The remark came against the backdrop of criticism of the BJP, an old ally of the SAD, over the amended Citizenship Act and plans to implement a National Register of Citizens

Alliance with BJP in Punjab intact: Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal

His wife Harsimrat Kaur Badal is a Union Minister in the Narendra Modi-led Central government

Delhi elections: BJP releases 2nd list after SAD exits polls over CAA

The BJP announced its candidates on all four seats that traditionally went to its ally SAD in the previous Assembly elections in Delhi.

Electoral bonds: FinMin knew serial number could reveal donor's identity

Ministry was reluctant to assign serial numbers initially, but relented after SBI raised concerns about internal control and reconciliation

Chit or 'cheat' fund? Andhra MP for a name change to 'fraternity fund'

The MP from Andhra Pradesh's Narsapuram constituency said the word "chit" was being pronounced "cheat", which was reducing the importance of such schemes for people with no banking facilities

Punjab Assembly by-elections: Congress wins three seats, Akalis bag one

Manpreet Singh Ayali of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) won over Sandeep Singh Sandhu of Congress and secured 66297 votes against Sandhu's 51625, from Dakha Assembly constituency

Elections: Voting begins for bypolls to four assembly seats in Punjab

Seven companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed in the four assembly segments

Bypolls to four Punjab Assembly seats tomorrow; results on Oct 24

Around 7.68 lakh voters are eligible to decide the fate of the candidates in the four assembly segments of Phagwara (reserve), Dakha, Jalalabad and Mukerian

Water Dispute Bill against the interests of Punjab, will oppose: SAD

Party says no surplus water available to be shared

Punjab budget delivers nothing to common man: SAD

Dhindsa said there was no provision in the budget for implementing the pay commission