Amritpal’s party Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) to commence membership drive soon

After praying at the Akal Takht for the progress and expansion of the newly formed Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), Tarsem Singh, father of jailed MP Amritpal Singh, and MP Faridkot Sarabjit Singh Khalsa stated that they were soon going to start the membership drive. Speaking outside the Akal Takht Secretariat, they stated that the party would establish offices in Chandigarh and Amritsar. A seven-member constitution and agenda committee has been formed to draft the party’s constitution.

MP Sarabjit Singh Khalsa, also present on the occasion, said a membership campaign for the party would commence soon and affirmed that the party would participate in the 2027 Assembly elections. He added that they would also field candidates in the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) elections.

Tarsem emphasised that the Akal Takht had been informed that the Akali Dal had now lost the moral right to lead Punjab. He accused Sukhbir Singh Badal of trying to suppress the Jathedars and not adhering to the orders of the seven-member committee formed by the Singh Sahibs. He questioned how Sukhbir Singh Badal could follow the directives of the Akal Takht if he ignored the committee’s orders.

Tarsem outlined the party’s initial plans, stating that five members from each district would be selected to lead a membership campaign at the district level. Under this campaign, 11-member executive committees would be formed in each district, with the president and other office-bearers chosen among the members. A seven-member panel has been established to draft the party’s constitution, which will be prepared based on public input and discussions.