In a shock transfer, Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar, has appealed to the Akal Takht to safeguard the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), the second oldest political celebration of the nation which is staying away from the November 20 bypolls.
Talking about SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was declared tankhaiya (responsible of non secular misconduct) by the Akal Takht on August 30 for actions through the 2007-2017 SAD-BJP authorities, Jakhar took to X, calling for a stability between reprimanding people and safeguarding the Panthic celebration’s future.
In an extended submit on X, Jakhar who had fuelled speculations of his resignation when he stopped showing at celebration occasions in September, appealed to the Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, saying, “As a Punjabi, I imagine the Akali Dal is as vital to Punjab immediately because it was in 1920 (when it was based). Subsequently, I respectfully enchantment to our highest non secular authority, Sri Akal Takht Sahib, to make sure that the responsible people acknowledge their errors and face acceptable reprimands. Nonetheless, whereas implementing punishment, it’s important to guard the Panthic celebration. We should deal with the sickness with out dropping the affected person. If our revered Jathedars of the 5 Takhts present steering throughout these difficult instances and use their authority to carry collectively those that want enchancment with those that want it, it could profit each the Panth and Punjab. A robust regional celebration is and can stay a necessity for Punjab. Regardless of any political variations, I’ve all the time advocated for preserving this Panthic celebration within the curiosity of Punjab.”
With out instantly naming them, Jakhar hinted at a doable unity between SAD (B) and its splinter group Akali Dal Sudhar Lehar, which was fashioned in July after a number of senior Akali leaders left SAD.
Notably, whereas Sukhbir was declared “tankhaiya” on August 30, his “tankhah” (punishment) is but to be introduced. Because of his standing as tankhaiya, he’s barred from political actions, main SAD to choose out of contesting the present bypolls.
On X, Jakhar additional questioned, “Why has the standing of the Shiromani Akali Dal, the consultant of the Sikh Panth, declined so severely? Why is the way forward for the Shiromani Akali Dal and its president so intertwined that, as a consequence of imposed reprimands (tankhah), the celebration lacks the braveness to contest even the by-elections in its stronghold? Whereas it’s important to look at the explanations behind this, additionally it is a bitter reality that severe errors have been made up to now. These chargeable for these transgressions should face realization and acceptable penalties (tankhah). Nonetheless, in deciding the character and severity of those penalties, it should be remembered that this may affect not only a few people but in addition the way forward for the second-oldest political celebration within the nation, which represents the Sikh Panth.”
Jakhar not directly referred to Dera Sacha Sauda chief, at the moment lodged in Sunaria Jail, suggesting that what British rulers and corrupt leaders couldn’t obtain—a break up within the Panthic celebration—has been attributable to this particular person. Jakhar, who has to date stayed away from lively campaigning within the bypolls, took many unexpectedly when he abruptly took to the social media, on Thursday.
