Dhindsa’s supporters in Sunam return to SAD

Bathinda: In a jolt to Rajya Sabha member Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, several of his supporters from Sunam area in Sangrur district have parted ways with him to return to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). On Thursday, they met SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal at his residence in Badal village of Muktsar district, in the presence of SGPC president Gobind Singh Longowal.

SAD Sangrur youth wing former president Khushpal Singh Birkalan and Parminder Singh Dhindsa’s former OSD Sukhwinder Singh Sukh said they had decided to part ways with the Dhindsas because the family has parted ways with the parent party and was now ready to form a new outfit.

They claimed that SAD had always stood with farmers, labourers and employees, and they were also committed to same causes. They said though they were eager to meet SAD patron Parkash Singh Badal and Sukhbir for long, lockdown delayed the meeting.

Among those who called on Sukhbir were 17 former sarpanchs, four former MCs, four former members block samiti and 20 former and present member panchayats from Sunam. They assured to abide by whatever decision was taken in the interest of the party. Sukhbir assured they would get due honour and recognition in the Akali Dal.


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