At Dhindsa's antim ardas, Jakhar bats for panthic unity: ‘Leave ego... else Punjab may see dark times again'
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Bathinda: The 'antim ardas' of SAD leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa turned into a platform for advocating 'panthic' unity, with BJP state president Sunil Jakhar becoming the most vocal backer for a strong regional party, even as he stopped short of naming the Akali Dal.
Jakhar devoted a significant part of his brief address to unity while speaking to the large gathering at Gurdwara Nankiana Sahib, Sangrur. "Maafi chahunga, meri jagah taan ni banndi magar masla asal virasat da hai, Punjab di virasat. Aethe bahut Punjab pakhi sakhshiatan virajmaan ne. Mai hath bann ke benati karda haan ke ik majboot, ikjut panthak party Punjab te kaum di lor nahi, desh di bhi jarurat hai, sabh nu apne haume, vikhreve, matvedh chad ke virasat nu saambh lena chahida.
Aeh na hove ke virasat da intkal koi hor apne naam chada jaaye ate Punjab ate kaum nu pher maara sama dekhna pave (though it is not my domain, as it is the matter of adopting the legacy of Punjab. As many pro-Punjab personalities are present here, with folded hands, I request that a strong and united panthic party is not only needed for panth or Punjab, but it is also needed for the country. Every leader, leaving behind ego and differences of opinion, needs to come forward to adopt the legacy, or someone else may inherit it Panth and Punjab may again have to witness dark times again)," he said.
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in the past when Dhindsa, Ranjit Singh Brahampura, and Rattan Singh Ajnala developed differences with SAD chief Sukhbir Badal and parted ways. After factionalism in the Akali Dal, it reached rock bottom in political battles in assembly and parliamentary elections.
A pitch for unity was also made by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, who said that he met Dhindsa two days before his demise and the latter too told him to unite.
"It is the need of the hour for all to come together," he said.
SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami also stressed the need for unity between warring groups. Former Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh also emphasised the need for unity and stated that a strong regional panthic party was direly needed to survive. Akali MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali also raised his voice for unity.
Dhindsa's son, Parminder Singh Dhindsa, echoed similar sentiments. He said his father wanted a strong Shiromani Akali Dal, and he will continue working for it.
Jakhar hade made a similar statement at the antim ardas of former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal and advocated for an alliance between Akali Dal and BJP.
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1 2 Bathinda: The 'antim ardas' of SAD leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa turned into a platform for advocating 'panthic' unity, with BJP state president Sunil Jakhar becoming the most vocal backer for a strong regional party, even as he stopped short of naming the Akali Dal. Jakhar devoted a significant part of his brief address to unity while speaking to the large gathering at Gurdwara Nankiana Sahib, Sangrur. "Maafi chahunga, meri jagah taan ni banndi magar masla asal virasat da hai, Punjab di virasat. Aethe bahut Punjab pakhi sakhshiatan virajmaan ne. Mai hath bann ke benati karda haan ke ik majboot, ikjut panthak party Punjab te kaum di lor nahi, desh di bhi jarurat hai, sabh nu apne haume, vikhreve, matvedh chad ke virasat nu saambh lena chahida. Aeh na hove ke virasat da intkal koi hor apne naam chada jaaye ate Punjab ate kaum nu pher maara sama dekhna pave (though it is not my domain, as it is the matter of adopting the legacy of Punjab. As many pro-Punjab personalities are present here, with folded hands, I request that a strong and united panthic party is not only needed for panth or Punjab, but it is also needed for the country. Every leader, leaving behind ego and differences of opinion, needs to come forward to adopt the legacy, or someone else may inherit it Panth and Punjab may again have to witness dark times again)," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Skype Phone Alternative Undo Divisions have been witnessed in the Shiromani Akali Dal in the past when Dhindsa, Ranjit Singh Brahampura, and Rattan Singh Ajnala developed differences with SAD chief Sukhbir Badal and parted ways. After factionalism in the Akali Dal, it reached rock bottom in political battles in assembly and parliamentary elections. A pitch for unity was also made by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, who said that he met Dhindsa two days before his demise and the latter too told him to unite. "It is the need of the hour for all to come together," he said. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami also stressed the need for unity between warring groups. Former Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh also emphasised the need for unity and stated that a strong regional panthic party was direly needed to survive. Akali MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali also raised his voice for unity. Dhindsa's son, Parminder Singh Dhindsa, echoed similar sentiments. He said his father wanted a strong Shiromani Akali Dal, and he will continue working for it. Jakhar hade made a similar statement at the antim ardas of former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal and advocated for an alliance between Akali Dal and BJP.
