Chandumajra likely to rejoin Shiromani Akali Dal after quitting splinter faction
Following Prem Singh Chandumajra's resignation from the Punar Sujait Dal and his appeal for unity, the Shiromani Akali Dal has welcomed him. Chandumajra has clarified that he will take his next step after consulting his associates.
The prospects of former MP Prem Singh Chandumajra, who has bid farewell to the Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Sujait), returning to the original Shiromani Akali Dal have strengthened. The party has lauded his call for Panthic unity.
Chandumajra stated that he will make an announcement regarding his future strategy after discussing it with his supporters. He said that it is extremely necessary for all factions to come together on the issues of Punjab and the Panth, as mutual division is benefiting opposing forces.
After the manifesto committee meeting at the party headquarters concluded, Akali leader Balwinder Singh Bhundar told reporters that Chandumajra's step is in the interest of Punjabiyat. He also invited other estranged leaders to return to their parent party.
Chandumajra clarified that his views and working style did not match with Punar Sujait Dal chief Giani Harpreet Singh. According to him, Giani Harpreet Singh dismissed talks of unity as a personal opinion and remained adamant on not making any compromise without Sukhbir Singh Badal stepping down from his post.
Meanwhile, Punar Sujait faction leader Bibi Jagir Kaur has also advocated for unity. She said that the Akal Takht's decision was not about sidelining Sukhbir Badal. She also mentioned that since the organization is not registered yet, it would be appropriate to enter the electoral fray on the traditional scales (takhtari) election symbol.
On the other hand, Punar Sujait Dal leader Gurpartap Singh Wadala termed Chandumajra's decision as motivated by personal ambitions. Youth president Gurjit Singh Talwandi alleged that Chandumajra took this step to secure his son's candidacy from Sanour.
Key developments
- Prem Singh Chandumajra announced his separation from the Giani Harpreet Singh-led Punar Sujait Dal
- Chandumajra said he will decide his next political move after taking supporters' advice
- The original Akali Dal lauded his stance and appealed to old leaders to return
- Bibi Jagir Kaur also supported unity and contesting elections on the scales symbol
