The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced plans to organize rallies in all Assembly constituencies of Punjab starting next month. The aim is to showcase the party’s historical contributions to the state’s development and outline its vision for the 2027 government formation. At a meeting chaired by party president Sukhbir Badal, various district presidents and constituency in-charges were present.
During the meeting, senior party leader Daljit Singh Cheema highlighted the significant development initiatives undertaken by successive SAD governments in Punjab. These include achievements such as ensuring power surplus, expanding road infrastructure with four-lane highways, setting up thermal plants and airports, and revamping rural facilities. Cheema pointed out the lack of major infrastructure progress under both the previous Congress government and the current Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) administration, leading to adverse consequences for the state.
The Akali Dal aims to garner support from Punjabis for its regional agenda and intends to launch a movement against what it perceives as detrimental policies of the AAP government. Emphasizing a commitment to revitalizing Punjab’s development landscape, Cheema assured citizens of efforts to restore law and order, promote communal harmony, attract investments, and generate employment opportunities for the youth. The party also outlined plans to finalize its organizational setup by February 10, including the formation of booth-level committees and various party wings like the Youth Akali Dal and the Istri Akali Dal.
In response to alleged coercion tactics on panchayats to settle pending bills of the tubewell corporation using central development funds, the party expressed solidarity with resisting panchayats. Cheema criticized the misuse of funds allocated for village development purposes, stressing that such funds should not be diverted to cover water supply bills. Additionally, the meeting addressed concerns over the implementation of the Sehat Bima Yojana by the AAP government, accusing it of using the medical insurance scheme for data collection ahead of the upcoming Vidhan Sabha elections.
