Controversy Unfolds: Harpreet Singh's Election Sparks Accusations

Giani Harpreet Singh, the former Akal Takht jathedar, has been elected president of a splinter faction of the Shiromani Akali Dal, igniting a political row. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal alleges that Singh's actions defy the Akal Takht's decrees, potentially dividing the Sikh community.

Badal accuses Singh of aligning with anti-Sikh agencies, claiming that Singh's election is part of a broader conspiracy to weaken Punjab and its political landscape. He asserts that Singh's rise to leadership was facilitated by internal conspirators tied to central agencies.

During a protest against the AAP government's land-pooling scheme, Badal criticized Singh's role in a purported assassination attempt against him, stressing his commitment to the Akali Dal's mission. Badal promises to restore lands if his party regains power in 2027, attacking current government policies.

(With inputs from agencies.)