Patron of Shiromani Akali Dal, S. Parkash Singh Badal, served Punjab as Chief Minister for five times. He has been the Chief Minister of the state from 1970 to 1971, from 1977 to 1980, from 1997 to 2002 and from 2007 to 2017 (two consecutive terms). He led the party as the president from 1995 to 2008. The Government of India awarded him the second highest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan, in 2015.
S. Parkash Singh Badal took his last breath on 25 April 2023, aged 95, a
Sukhbir Singh Badal (born July 9, 1962) has been the President of Shiromani Akali Dal since 2008. He led the political command of Punjab as the Deputy Chief Minister from 2009 to 2017.
Sukhbir Singh Badal is the youngest person ever to become the President of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). Perseverance, consistent hard work and leadership acumen has elevated him to this coveted position.
Sukhbir Singh Badal instigated several initiatives in the public interest during the party tenure. He infused a new lease of life in the organizational structure by spreading its
Read More...Shiromani Akali Dal has a well defined organisational structure with representation to all sections of society. Veteran leaders, who fought shoulder to shoulder with S. Parkash Singh Badal for the rights of the Punjabis, hold key positions in the party. The young and dynamic leaders in the party work closely with them to implement Akali Dal's core values while keeping in mind party’s main motto - Sarbat Da Bhala.