Overview

• Sukhbir Singh Badal was re-elected as Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president during a session at Teja Singh Samundri Hall in Amritsar, marking his fourth term in office.
• The election followed Badal’s resignation in November 2024 after being declared 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct) by the Akal Takht.
• The process involved 567 delegates representing all 117 assembly constituencies in Punjab, emphasizing the party’s commitment to internal democracy.
• Critics, including Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, raised concerns over transparency and the use of religious premises for political activities.
• Badal’s re-election is seen as a strategic move to stabilize the party and prepare for the 2027 state elections after recent electoral setbacks.