Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt)

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{{see also|Shiromani Akali Dal (disambiguation)}}

{{Infobox Indian political party

|party_name = Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt)

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|abbreviation = SAD(S)

|colorcode = {{party color|Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt)}}

|president = Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa

|patron = Ranjit Singh Brahmpura

|spokesperson = Anish

|general_secretary = Karnail Singh Peer Mohammed and Manmohan Singh Sathiala

|merger = Shiromani Akali Dal (Democratic) and Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali)

|merged = Shiromani Akali Dal

|founder = Ranjit Singh Brahmpura,
Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa

|foundation = 17 May 2021[https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/dhindsa-brahmpura-launch-shiromani-akali-dal-sanyukt-101621278432216.html Dindsa and Brahmpura launch Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt)]. 17 May 2021, Hindustan Times. Retrieved 18 May 2021
({{age in years and days|2021|05|18|}} ago)

|dissolution = 5 March 2024

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|state_seats_name = Punjab Legislative Assembly

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|national_convener = Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa

|ideology = Sikh interests

|position = Center-right

|alliance =National Democratic Alliance
{{small|(2022-2024)}}

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|women = Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) Istri wing

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The Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) ({{literal translation|Supreme Akali Party (United)}}, SAD(S)) was a centre-right Sikh-centric political party in Punjab, India, formed by former Shiromani Akali Dal leaders Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa and Ranjit Singh Brahmpura.

The party was formed in April 2021 by the merger of two political parties of Punjab Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali) and Shiromani Akali Dal (Democratic). Notable leaders included Ranjit Singh Talwandi, Harsukhinder Singh Bubby Badal, Manmohan Singh Sathiala, Parminder Singh Dhindsa, Paramjit Kaur Gulshan, Harjit Kaur Talwandi and Des Raj Dhugga.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/dhindsa-brahmpura-launch-a-new-political-party-shiromani-akali-dal-sanyukat-254183|title=Dhindsa, Brahmpura launch a new political party, Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukat)}}

Overview

Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) was formed with the merger of Shiromani Akali Dal (Democratic) formed by Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa in 2020{{cite web|url= https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/akali-dal-split-official-dhindsas-move-election-commission-for-registration-of-sad-democratic/2088992/|title= Akali Dal split official! Dhindsas move Election Commission for registration of SAD-Democratic |date= 22 September 2020 |access-date=18 May 2021}} and Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali) by Ranjit Singh Brahmpura in 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/expelled-akali-leaders-launch-shiromani-akali-dal-taksali/699266.html|website=tribuneindia.com|title=Expelled Akali leaders launch Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali)|access-date=18 May 2021}} Both formed their faction parties after they left the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal). The party contested 2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election with BJP and PLC in Punjab.

On 22 June 2021 Party made its first expansion by announcing Paramjit Kaur Gulshan as Patron and Harjit Kaur Talwandi as President of Women's wing and Des Raj Singh Dhugga as President of its Schedule Caste's wing and party also named 24 Districts Presidents.[https://www.babushahi.com/punjabi/full-news.php?id=118565 Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt)]. 22 June 2021, Babushahi. Retrieved 24 June 2021.

List of President

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!Name

!Portrait

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1

|Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa

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|{{Nowrap|17 May 2021}}

|5 March 2024

|{{age in years and days|2021|05|17}}

See also

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