The placards worn by Sukhbir Badal and Sukhdev Dhindsa bore messages of accountability and repentance.
Sukhbir Badal and Sukhdev Dhindsa as Guards at Sri Darbar Sahib Latest News: In a historic moment reflecting penitence and accountability, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal and former leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa began serving their sentence as ordered by Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Clad in humility, the two leaders stood as guards at the Ghanta Ghar Deodhi of Sri Darbar Sahib, holding spears in their hands and wearing placards around their necks acknowledging their past misdeeds.
Sentencing Following Akal Takht Sahib’s Verdict
This act of public service is part of the punishment prescribed by the highest temporal authority of the Sikh community. The sentence was issued in connection with the controversial pardon granted to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim and incidents of sacrilege during the SAD-led government.
The placards worn by Sukhbir Badal and Sukhdev Dhindsa bore messages of accountability and repentance. Their presence at the sacred premises underscores the gravity of the actions taken during their tenure, as acknowledged by the leaders themselves.
Resignation Deadline Imposed
As part of the directives, resignation letters from both leaders are to be formally submitted and accepted within three days, marking a significant reshuffling in the Akali leadership. The decision is aimed at fostering a new chapter for the Shiromani Akali Dal under reformed guidance.
Collective Service by Akali Leadership
The entire Akali leadership, including core committee members and former cabinet ministers, also reached Sri Darbar Sahib to fulfill their service commitments as per Akal Takht's orders. Their collective presence not only symbolized solidarity but also an acceptance of the verdict delivered by the Sikh community’s highest authority.
This unprecedented development highlights the enduring significance of Sri Akal Takht Sahib in upholding Sikh tenets of justice, accountability, and humility. The actions of these leaders are being closely observed as the community seeks closure and restoration of faith in its institutions.
