Sukhbir Singh Badal Resigns as President of Shiromani Akali Dal, Who Will Be the New Chief?

Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal, has resigned from his position. He has submitted his resignation to the party’s working committee. Badal expressed his gratitude to all party leaders and workers for their trust in his leadership and for their heartfelt support and cooperation throughout his tenure.

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Daljit Singh Cheema stated that party president Sukhbir Singh Badal submitted his resignation today to the working committee in order to facilitate the election of a new president. He thanked all party leaders and workers for their continued support and cooperation during his leadership.

The SAD President S Sukhbir Singh Badal submitted his resignation to the working Committee of the party today to pave the way for the election of new President. He thanked all the party leaders & workers for expressing confidence in his leadership and extending wholehearted…

— Dr Daljit S Cheema (@drcheemasad) November 16, 2024

Sukhbir Singh Badal Became President in 2008

It is worth noting that Sukhbir Singh Badal took over the leadership of the Shiromani Akali Dal in 2008. He held the position of president for 16 years and two months. Before Sukhbir Singh Badal, the leadership of the party was in the hands of his father, Parkash Singh Badal.

Sukhbir Singh Badal Resigns Ahead of By-Elections

Sukhbir Singh Badal has resigned from the position of party president just ahead of the by-elections scheduled for November 20, for four assembly seats in Punjab. Following his resignation, it remains to be seen who will be appointed as the new president of the Shiromani Akali Dal.