Amritpal Singh, Sukhbir Badal, Punar SurjitAkali Dal Rebel Manpreet Singh Ayali Joins Waris Punjab De, Boosts Party's Statewide Ambitions

Manpreet Singh Ayali, a former lieutenant of Sukhbir Singh Badal, has joined the Waris Punjab De party ahead of the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections. This move signifies a significant shift in state politics, deepening the crisis within the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) and potentially eroding its Panthic base. Ayali's departure from the breakaway faction SAD (Punar Surjit) further weakens the party's legislative presence, leaving it with only one MLA, Ganieve Kaur Majithia. The Waris Punjab De, led by Amritpal Singh, is gaining traction by addressing public concerns and positioning itself as an independent force.