Bibi Jagir Kaur’s SAD Ghar Wapsi on November 13?
Punjab E News: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) appears to be moving towards another significant political reunion as party president Sukhbir Singh Badal is scheduled to visit Begowal on November 13 to welcome former SGPC president Bibi Jagir Kaur back into the party fold.
The proposed development comes at a crucial time when the Akali Dal is making efforts to rebuild its organisational strength and regain political ground ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Bibi Jagir Kaur’s return is expected to be particularly significant for the party’s prospects in the Doaba region.
The relationship between Bibi Jagir Kaur and the SAD leadership had deteriorated in November 2022 when she contested the election for SGPC president against the party’s official nominee, Harjinder Singh Dhami. Following her decision to contest against the party-backed candidate, she was expelled from the Shiromani Akali Dal.
The differences, however, were temporarily resolved in March 2024 when Sukhbir Singh Badal personally visited Begowal and facilitated her re-induction into the party. The reconciliation failed to last, as disagreements over Panthic matters and organisational issues once again created differences between the two sides.
Subsequently, Bibi Jagir Kaur became associated with the activities of the reorganised Akali Dal faction, along with several prominent leaders, including Giani Harpreet Singh, Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa and Prem Singh Chandumajra.
Her possible return now signals another attempt at reconciliation within the Akali political camp. Bibi Jagir Kaur has maintained that she has never rejected the basic ideology of the Shiromani Akali Dal and has consistently advocated strengthening the regional political organisation.
With the 2027 Assembly elections approaching, the proposed November 13 development could prove politically important for the Akali Dal. The party is looking to consolidate its support base, strengthen its leadership network and regain influence in key political regions of Punjab.
The upcoming visit to Begowal is therefore being closely watched as a potentially important moment in the SAD’s efforts to revive its political fortunes.
