Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) is an Indian political party formed by the supporters of Amritpal Singh, a pro-Khalistani politician and a Member of the Lok Sabha.[1][2][3] It was launched on 14 January 2025 during Mela Maghi at Sri Muktsar Sahib by Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa under the leadership of Amritpal Singh.[4] It is led by a 5-member committee consisting of Bapu Tarsem Singh, Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa, Amarjit Singh, Harbhajan Singh Tur, and Surjit Singh.[5]

Establishment of Party

Shri Muktsar Sahib Declaration

The Shri Muktsar Sahib Declaration is a manifesto containing a list of 15 resolutions that set the foundation of Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), and laid out a general framework for the party to be structured in accordance to, in the months following its creation. This declaration describes the agenda that the party will work towards communicating to the people of Punjab, and their political objectives, along with the core values that will steer the direction of their campaigns.[6] The declaration was announced and made public on 14 January 2025, at the party’s first political conference, held at Mela Maghi, Sri Muktsar Sahib.[7]

Party Leadership

Presidents

S. No. Name Portrait Tenure
1 Amritpal Singh 14 January 2025 (44 days ago) (2025-01-14)
Acting Tarsem Singh 14 January 2025 (44 days ago) (2025-01-14)

Other Notable Spokespeople

Named Portrait Description
Imaan Singh Khara Chief Spokesperson of Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De)
Mata Balwinder Kaur Mother of Amritpal Singh, campaigner during 2024 election

List of Elected Officials

Lok Sabha

State Lok Sabha Constituency Portrait Name Election
Punjab 18th Khadoor Sahib Amritpal Singh Khalsa 2024
Faridkot Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa

References

  1. ^ "Amritpal supporters float political outfit Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De)". The Tribune. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  2. ^ "'Akali Dal Waris Punjab De' outfit floated in Muktsar". The Economic Times. 14 January 2025. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  3. ^ Scroll Staff (15 January 2025). "Jailed Khalistan separatist Amritpal Singh launches new political party in Punjab". Scroll.in. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  4. ^ Staff, Maktoob (15 January 2025). "Amritpal Singh launches new political party: Shiromani Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De)". Maktoob media. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  5. ^ Bajwa, Harpreet (14 January 2025). "Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De): Jailed MP Amritpal Singh floats new political party". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  6. ^ "Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) Official website". Akali Dal Waris Punjab De. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  7. ^ "Akali Dal Waris Punjab De outfit floated in Muktsar". Deccan Herald. 14 January 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
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