Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has criticized the Punjab Police's handling of the Sukhbir Badal shooting incident. Majithia accused the police of attempting to shield Narayan Singh Chaura, the alleged attacker. He pointed out that an FIR against Chaura was registered six and a half hours after the incident and framed in a manner that could facilitate bail. Majithia further alleged that the police described the attacker as a devotee. He asserted that this FIR exposes the Punjab Police and the state government's biased actions.

Amritpal Singh's associate, Basant Singh, who was lodged in Dibrugarh jail, has been brought to Punjab on parole. Basant Singh is from Daulatpura village in Moga district, Punjab. His mother recently passed away. The last rites of Basant Singh's mother were performed in the village under tight security. Authorities did not permit him to meet anyone during his visit. Basant Singh performed the last rites himself. Reports suggest that his mother passed away due to depression.

A group of farmers, led by Sarwan Singh Pandher from the Shambhu border of Punjab-Haryana, will march to Delhi again on December 14. The announcement was made by farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher during a press conference at the Shambhu border today. On this occasion, farmer leader Tejveer Singh stated that the movement will complete 10 months on December 13, and a large gathering will be held on that day. Meanwhile, farmer leader Jagjit Singh has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border for the past 15 days. Pandher mentioned that Ardas Diwas will be observed tomorrow to pray for the

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has begun preparations for the upcoming Municipal Corporation and Municipal Council elections in Punjab. The party plans to contest on its official election symbol. To oversee the election process, SAD has appointed six observers. Senior leaders Bikram Singh Majithia and N.K. Sharma have also been assigned key responsibilities. This was confirmed by senior leader Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema. In related news, veteran SAD leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa has announced his decision to retire from active politics. He stated that now his age is compelling him to step back.

Elections to five municipal corporations, 44 municipal councils, nagar panchayats and bypoll for 49 wards of urban civic bodies in Punjab will be held on December 21. These elections, which will be fought on party symbols, will test the mettle of the Congress, AAP, SAD and the BJP. SAD, which did not contest the recently held four Assembly byelections, would be fielding its candidates in these civic polls, thus making it a four-cornered contest. After the pronouncement of ‘tankhah’ to several Akali leaders, including former party chief Sukhbir Badal, the results would reveal if the public

Farmers began the 'Delhi Chalo March' from the Shambhu border of Punjab-Haryana today at around 1 pm. However, after Haryana Police fired tear gas shells, 14 farmers were injured, including a prominent farmer leader. Following the incident, the protesting farmers decided to postpone their foot march for the day. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher stated that due to the injuries sustained by some farmers, the group would return for today. He confirmed that a new group of farmers will leave for Delhi on December 8. Meanwhile, the Haryana government has instructed the police to ensure that the f

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) core committee today described the assassination attempt on S Sukhbir Singh Badal as a full-blown assault on Sikh traditions, Khalsa heritage and the sacred values and institutions bequeathed by the Great Guru Sahiban. It also referred to the entire incident as part of an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government sponsored programme which was part of a deep rooted conspiracy to finish the moderate Akali leadership which stood for ‘sarbat da bhala’ as propounded by the Guru Sahiban. The core committee meeting of the party, which was presided over by Acting President Ba

An Amritsar court has sent Narayan Singh Chaura, accused of attempting to shoot former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, to three-day police remand. The police had sought a seven-day remand but were granted only three days. Reports suggest that Chaura had been visiting the Darbar Sahib for the past three days. Notably, Sukhbir Singh Badal was serving as a sevadar outside the Darshani Deodhi under religious punishment imposed by Sri Akal Takht Sahib at the time of the incident. Security personnel in civilian attire, deployed for Badal’s protection, apprehended Chaura and th

The first batch of 100 farmers from the Shambhu border of Punjab-Haryana will leave for Delhi on foot on Friday. If they clash with the police during their journey, they have vowed to surrender to arrest. Despite the Haryana Police's refusal, the farmers have decided to proceed. According to reports, senior officers of the Punjab Police held a meeting with farmer leaders at the Shambhu border today regarding their "Delhi Chalo" march. The meeting lasted for about half an hour, but the farmer leaders remained adamant that they will go to Delhi. Meanwhile, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has exp