Sikh Politics in Turmoil: Sukhbir Singh Badal Declared 'Tankhaiya'

The Akal Takht has declared Sukhbir Singh Badal guilty of religious misconduct. AAP leaders and rebel Akalis have called for his resignation. Badal accepted the decision and plans to seek an apology. Incidents from 2007-17 contribute to the accusations, urging key figures to submit explanations to the religious authority.

In a significant development, the Akal Takht has declared Sukhbir Singh Badal 'tankhaiya,' holding him guilty of religious misconduct. This announcement has led to calls for his resignation from leaders within the ruling AAP and rebel factions of the Akali Dal.

Sukhbir Badal has acknowledged the Akal Takht's decision, stating he will appear before the religious authority to seek an apology. He emphasized his role as a humble servant dedicated to the Guru Granth Sahib and the Akal Takht.

The accusations primarily stem from incidents during the Shiromani Akali Dal's tenure from 2007 to 2017, including sacrilegious acts in Faridkot. Key figures in the previous Akali government have been directed to provide written explanations to the Akal Takht within 15 days.

(With inputs from agencies.)