Prof Chandumajra family to join Sukhbir Badal-led Akali Dal today
After parting ways with the Akali Dal (Ssudhar Lehar/Rejuvenated), former MP Professor Prem Singh Chandumajra and his son Harinderpal Singh Chandumajra are returning to their old party today. Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal will visit Patiala this evening to induct both into the party.
After breaking ties with the Akali Dal (Rejuvenated), former MP Professor Prem Singh Chandumajra and his son Harinderpal Singh Chandumajra are returning to the Shiromani Akali Dal today. Party president Sukhbir Singh Badal will reach their residence in Patiala at 4 pm this evening to welcome both leaders.
Confirming this decision, Professor Chandumajra said that according to the political situation of the state and the sentiments of Punjabis, the coming together of Panthic forces is the need of the hour. Referring to the directives issued by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, he said those instructions were to erase mutual differences and unite everyone.
Meanwhile, Professor Chandumajra also clarified that he himself will not contest the upcoming assembly elections. He stated that his son and former MLA Harinderpal Singh Chandumajra will contest the election from the Sanour constituency on behalf of the party.
Earlier, while talking to journalists in Patiala, Harinderpal Singh Chandumajra had announced his departure from the Akali Dal (Rejuvenated). He claimed that ten circle presidents and nearly four and a half hundred delegates and office-bearers of the Sanour area had unanimously decided to disassociate from the party.
Professor Chandumajra had already resigned due to a lack of coordination in views with the faction led by Giani Harpreet Singh. He had stated कि the opposition parties are taking undue advantage of the division in the Akali Dal, which is why it is necessary for everyone to come under one flag.
Shiromani Akali Dal secretary general Balwinder Singh Bhunder has welcomed the Chandumajra family's decision. He said this step is in the interest of Punjab and the Panth, and invited other leaders who left the party to also return.
Key developments
- Sukhbir Singh Badal will reach Patiala at 4 pm today to induct the Chandumajra family into the Akali Dal
- Professor Chandumajra announced he will not contest elections himself and his son Harinderpal Singh will be the candidate from Sanour
- Harinderpal Singh Chandumajra had announced his separation from the rebel faction along with over 450 office-bearers and supporters
- Professor Chandumajra had left Akali Dal (Rejuvenated) due to differences in functioning style with Giani Harpreet Singh
