Amritpal Singh and Sarabjit Singh Khalsa two members of Parliament have started a new political party called Shiromani Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De). They made this announcement on Tuesday at a big Sikh event called Maghi Mela in Muktsar. Amritpal Singh will lead the party even though he is currently in jail in Assam.
The party was created during a political meeting at the Maghi Mela. They said their main goal is to focus on regional issues meaning they want to represent the needs of people in their local area. Amritpal’s father Tarsem Singh was also at the meeting. This is a notable event in Punjab’s politics because it involves someone who is currently in prison.
This launch means that Amritpal Singh even though he’s in jail is now officially involved in politics through his father. Choosing to announce the party at the Maghi Mela might be a way to get a lot of people’s attention and support. This new party will likely have an impact on the political scene in Punjab and people will be watching to see what happens next.