Maluka, senior leader in Malwa politics and a former cabinet minister, brings decades of political experience and grassroots connections.

SAD Latest News: In a major boost to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) ahead of the crucial Ludhiana West Assembly by-election, veteran leader Sikandar Singh Maluka has officially rejoined the party, signaling a renewed wave of momentum for the once-dominant regional force.

Announcing the development, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal took to the social media platform X and welcomed Maluka back into the party’s fold.

“It gives me immense pleasure to welcome veteran Akali leader S. Sikandar Singh Maluka back to the Shiromani Akali Dal,” Badal wrote. “Maluka Sahab has significantly contributed to strengthening the party under the leadership of Parkash Singh Ji Badal. His return will further strengthen the party, and he will immediately join the party’s campaign in the Ludhiana West Assembly constituency.”

Sukhbir further appealed to the people of Punjab to rally behind the SAD, saying, “With the support of the people of Punjab, Akali Dal is growing stronger with each passing day. I urge all Punjabis to come together to strengthen Punjab’s only regional party for the peace and development of the state.”