The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced the commencement of a mass contact programme starting from February 17 in Qadian town, Gurdaspur district, as part of the initial phase of their election campaign for the upcoming Assembly polls. Party President Sukhbir Singh Badal, in consultation with senior party leaders, made this decision. The campaign will consist of 40 rallies over nearly a month, with the first phase culminating on Baisakhi, April 13.
Senior leader Daljit Singh Cheema revealed that the campaign, named ‘Punjab Bachao — Sukhbir Singh Badal Liyao’, will involve a series of 40 rallies across the state, with 28 rallies scheduled until March 31 and the remaining 12 to be held in April. Emphasizing the party’s commitment to ethical politics, Cheema stated that SAD will address key issues affecting Punjab and present its vision for the state, focusing on societal inclusivity, peace, and communal harmony.
Cheema further outlined that the party’s agenda during the rallies will encompass critical matters such as the transfer of Chandigarh’s capital to Punjab, equitable distribution of river waters, and the restoration of federalism to enhance the state’s financial stability. Additionally, the rallies will address pressing agricultural crises, including farmer distress, the legal assurance of minimum support prices, and safeguarding farmer interests in trade agreements.
