Sukhbir Singh Badal Steps Down as Shiromani Akali Dal President

Badal's resignation clears the way for the election of a new party leader, following religious misconduct charges.

Sukhbir Singh Badal resigned as president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) to allow for a new leadership election.
Badal's resignation follows his declaration as 'tankhaiya' by the Akal Takht for religious misconduct during his party's rule from 2007 to 2017.
The SAD's working committee will meet on November 18 to discuss the resignation and plan the upcoming election.
Elections for the new SAD president are expected next month, with a membership drive preceding the selection process.
The party has faced declining success in recent elections, with internal calls for leadership change amid past controversies.