The Shiromani Akali Dal is using the 41st death anniversary of Sant
The Shiromani Akali Dal is using the 41st death anniversary of Sant Harchand Singh Longowal, observed on August 20 in Longowal village, to draw parallels between his assassination and recent attacks on party president Sukhbir Singh Badal. The event aims to highlight threats against moderate Sikh leadership and shift focus from the Akali Dal's electoral crisis. Senior leader Parambans Singh Bunty Romana emphasized this narrative, arguing that such attacks target political dialogue and stability in Punjab.
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The Shiromani Akali Dal will use the 41st anniversary of Sant Harchand Singh Longowal's death to highlight threats against moderate Sikh leadership and shift focus from its electoral crisis.
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