Giani Harpreet Singh Criticizes SAD's Contradictory Response to Akal Takht Directives
Giani Harpreet Singh, president of Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjeet), criticized the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leadership for their contradictory stance on Akal Takht directives issued in December 2024. He highlighted SAD's rejection of a panel formed by the Akal Takht for party revamp, citing legal concerns, while praising Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs for appearing before the Akal Takht over the Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2026. Harpreet Singh sarcastically suggested SAD leaders' legal advisers would have discouraged such compliance, reflecting internal party disagreements.