Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday appealed to the people to put aside all differences and support party candidate Kamaldeep Kaur in the by-election to the Sangrur Lok Sabha seat on June 23.
Addressing gatherings in Bhadaur, Barnala, Mahal Kalan and Malerkotla, he said he has decided to comply with the wishes of the Akal Takht Jathedar, who wants the family member of a Sikh prisoner to be released from jail. to be emphasized. After completing his sentence.
“Kamaldeep Kaur Rajoana is the joint candidate of the SAD-BSP alliance as well as the panthik outfits,” he said.
Kamaldeep is the sister of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh murder case convict Balwant Singh Rajoana.
Sukhbir also told people how he had met SAD (Amritsar) president Simranjit Singh Mann and appealed to him to support Kamaldeep. “I made this appeal because Mann was released from prison after winning the 1989 parliamentary elections with a huge mandate. We wanted to field a combined candidate. We also assured Mann that SAD will support him in the 2024 parliamentary elections. this is sad
That the SAD (Amritsar) leader did not accept this request,” Badal said.
SAD (Amritsar) President Simranjit Singh Mann has filed his nomination papers for the by-elections.
Badal also told the people how his party has always stood in solidarity with the Sikh prisoners.
“Parakash Singh Badal as Chief Minister took a tough stand and prevented Balwant Singh Rajoana from hanging. Similarly, the SAD played a key role in commuting the sentence of Devinderpal Singh Bhullar and also ensured his parole,” Badal said.
Kamaldeep made an emotional appeal to Punjabis to help in the effort to free the Sikh prisoners. He said Sikhs were not prisoners
Against any religion, caste or region but had acted in emotional state for which he had completed his life sentence. “We all must unite to ensure their freedom,” he said.