SAD
Independent
Shiromani Akali Dal
Sikh politics, Punjabi regionalism · Founded 1920
1
Lok Sabha
of 543
3
Rajya Sabha
of 245
0
States Ruling
of 36
About the Party
India's oldest regional party, SAD represents Sikh and Punjabi interests. It lost power in Punjab in 2022 to AAP and ended its NDA alliance over the farm laws in 2020.
Founded
1920
Alliance
Independent
President
Sukhbir Singh Badal
HQ
Amritsar
Type
State / Regional Party
Ideology
Sikh politics, Punjabi regionalism
Lok Sabha Share (2024)
1 / 543 seats
0.2% seat share
Key Facts
- Founded in 1920 during Akali movement for Sikh Gurdwara control
- Alternated Punjab power with INC for decades
- Exited NDA in 2020 over farm laws
- Sukhbir Badal ordered to do Akal Takht sewa (2024 punishment)
States & UTs Currently Ruling (0)
Not currently ruling any state