Close X
Sunday, November 17, 2024
ADVT 
India

Setback to Akali Dal as veteran Dimpy Dhillon switches to AAP

Darpan News Desk IANS, 28 Aug, 2024 04:40 PM
  • Setback to Akali Dal as veteran Dimpy Dhillon switches to AAP

Chandigarh, Aug 28 (IANS) The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday suffered a setback as veteran leader Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon, considered close to party chief Sukhbir Badal, joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Dhillon’s move is expected to give a significant boost to the AAP in the upcoming Gidderbaha Assembly by-election.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally inducted Dhillon into the party at a public meeting in Gidderbaha, where he also welcomed him officially.

Alongside Dhillon, hundreds of Akali leaders and workers who support him also joined the AAP. Dhillon had contested the assembly elections from Gidderbaha on an Akali Dal ticket in 2017 and 2022. In 2022, he narrowly lost to Congress candidate Amarinder Singh Raja Warring by just 1,350 votes.

Mann stated that Dhillon did not leave the Akali Dal, rather the party left him.

"When good ideas and valuable individuals are not given importance within the party, people are forced to leave," he quipped, adding that all individuals working for Punjab are welcomed into the AAP.

Mann also slammed former Minister Manpreet Badal, saying that despite joining his party with the intention of bringing change to Punjab, Manpreet Badal abruptly disbanded his party and joined the Congress.

Manpreet Badal acted out of self-interest, he added. He recounted that he had contested the 2012 elections from Lehragaga on behalf of Manpreet Badal’s party and, despite losing, remained committed to the people. Eventually, the people elected him and brought him to his current position.

Dhillon thanked the Chief Minister for welcoming him into the party and explained that Manpreet Badal’s activities had recently caused confusion among local Akali Dal cadres. Dhillon had he had sought a clarification from Sukhbir Badal, but received no clear response, which increased his doubts.

After meeting Mann, Dhillon decided to join the AAP. He expressed his commitment by stating that he is dedicating his 38 years of experience to Mann and AAP and pledged to fulfil any responsibility assigned to him honestly, without giving anyone cause for complaint.

MORE India ARTICLES

NIA detains man in Punjab's Ferozepur, questions another in Delhi as raids in six states continue

NIA detains man in Punjab's Ferozepur, questions another in Delhi as raids in six states continue
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has detained a man, named Jones alias Jora, a close aide of the wanted Arshdeep Dalla, from Punjab's Ferozepur, as raids are underway at over 51 locations in six states. An NIA team has also reached the house of one Yadvinder, alias Jashanpreet in Delhi. It is said that there were suspect transactions in his bank accounts made from abroad. He is being questioned in this regard.  

NIA detains man in Punjab's Ferozepur, questions another in Delhi as raids in six states continue

From pension to increase in wages: Coolies put forth their demand to Rahul Gandhi

From pension to increase in wages: Coolies put forth their demand to Rahul Gandhi
Porters at the Anand Vihar Railway Station demanded an increase in wages, secure employment and post-retirement benefits like pension of Rs 4,000-Rs 5,000 per month, during their interaction with former Congress president Rahul Gandhi last week. They told the Congress leader that they had to work despite having health issues as they had no job security.

From pension to increase in wages: Coolies put forth their demand to Rahul Gandhi

New Indian dossier reveals Goldy Brar's asylum bid in California, highlights Khalistani extremist network

New Indian dossier reveals Goldy Brar's asylum bid in California, highlights Khalistani extremist network
Indian Intelligence agencies have uncovered that the Canada-based terrorist, Goldy Brar, sought asylum in California through legal channels to evade Indian authorities. According to a new dossier, Brar arrived in Canada on August 15, 2017, and subsequently managed to escape to America.  

New Indian dossier reveals Goldy Brar's asylum bid in California, highlights Khalistani extremist network

Centre notifies appointment of 11 permanent judges in Punjab & Haryana HC

Centre notifies appointment of 11 permanent judges in Punjab & Haryana HC
The Centre on Wednesday issued notification on appointment of 11 permanent judges in the Punjab & Haryana High Court, acting on the recommendations made by the CJI D.Y. Chandrachud-led Supreme Court Collegium on September 14. The Supreme Court Collegium recommended their appointment after the Collegium of the Punjab & Haryana High Court had unanimously forwarded its recommendation for these names on May 20.

Centre notifies appointment of 11 permanent judges in Punjab & Haryana HC

Jaishankar wraps up New York leg of US visit, to travel to Washington between Sep 27-30

Jaishankar wraps up New York leg of US visit, to travel to Washington between Sep 27-30
After completing the New York leg of his US visit, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Washington D.C. from September 27 to September 30 for bilateral meetings. His programme includes discussions with his counterpart Antony Blinken, senior members of the US administration, US business leaders and think tanks.  

Jaishankar wraps up New York leg of US visit, to travel to Washington between Sep 27-30

Crocodile surfaces out of open drain in Hyderabad

Crocodile surfaces out of open drain in Hyderabad
A baby crocodile surfaced from an open drain in Hyderabad during rains that lashed the city on Wednesday evening. The reptile came out of the drain in Chintal Basti in Khairatabad, triggering panic among local residents in the area in the heart of the city.

Crocodile surfaces out of open drain in Hyderabad