• Source:JND
HighLights
  1. SAD backs Delimitation, Women's quota after Modi meet.
  2. Sukhbir Badal's support fuels speculation of SAD-BJP alliance.
  3. Party demands immediate implementation of Women's Quota.

Just a day after Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party has publicly announced its support for both the Delimitation Bill and the Women's Reservation.

The move is being viewed as a clear signal that the SAD and BJP are working to revive their alliance ahead of the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections.

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SAD Demands Immediate Implementation Of Women's Reservation

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), SAD chief demanded the immediate implementation of the Women's Reservatio, noting that the party draws inspiration from the Sikh Gurus, who championed dignity, equality, and equal rights of women.

"The Shiromani Akali Dal, at a meeting of its senior leaders in Chandigarh today, demanded the immediate implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill in the country. The Shiromani Akali Dal draws inspiration from the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, who championed the dignity, equality and equal rights of women. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (@SGPCAmritsar) has already set an example by providing for women's reservation in its House," Badal said.

SAD

Support For Delimitation

Extending support to the Delimitation Bill, Badal stated that following detailed deliberations on key issues before Parliament, the party called for a fair process that ensures equal representation for all states.

"The Shiromani Akali Dal supported the proposal which was put up by Govt of India at the floor of the house of uniform increase of 50% of seats of all states. The party emphasised that women reservation and Delimitation should be done immediately," Badal added.

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Badal Meets PM Modi, Sparks SAD-BJP Alliance Buzz

Badal met PM Modi on Friday in Parliament during the ongoing monsoon session, fueling speculation over a possible SAD-BJP alliance ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. While neither party has issued an official statement regarding the meeting's agenda, discussions reportedly focused on state development, law and order, agriculture, farmer issues, and Punjab's broader political landscape.

(With Inputs From Jagran.com)


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