In a significant organizational move, the Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjeet) announced the formation of its Political Affairs Committee (PAC) on Friday. The 25-member panel is strategically composed of seasoned political figures, primarily former Members of Parliament and former Members of the Legislative Assembly, signaling the party's intent to consolidate experience for a grassroots resurgence.
Committee Composition: A Blend of Veteran Leadership
The newly constituted committee is led by the party president, Giani Harpreet Singh, and includes senior leader Santa Singh Umaidpuri. The roster features a host of prominent names from Punjab's political landscape, aiming to inject decades of administrative and electoral experience into the party's framework.
The key members announced include Prem Singh Chandumajra, Rattan Singh Ajnala, Paramjit Kaur Gulshan, Satwinder Kaur Dhaliwal, and Jagir Kaur. Further strengthening the panel are Ravi Inder Singh, Gobind Singh Longowal, Sucha Singh Chhotepur, and Adaish Partap Singh Kairon.
The committee also encompasses Surjit Singh Rakhra, Parminder Singh Dhindsa, Manpreet Singh Ayali, and Gurpartap Singh Wadala. Other notable inclusions are Sarwan Singh Phillaur, Iqbal Singh Jhundan, Surinder Singh Bhullewal Rathan, Ranjit Singh Chhajalwaddi, and Ajaypal Singh Mirankot. Completing the list are Sukhwinder Singh Aulakh, Vaninder Kaur Loomba, Parkash Chand Garg, Gaganjit Singh Barnala, and Darshan Singh Shivalik.
Strategic Objective: Grassroots Revival
Explaining the rationale behind forming a committee of veterans, Gurjeet Singh Talwandi, the chief spokesperson for SAD (Punar Surjeet), stated that the decision was deliberate. The inclusion of senior leaders who have previously served as MPs, MLAs, or ministers is fundamentally aimed at utilising their extensive experience to resurrect the party at the grass roots level.
This move is seen as a calculated step to rebuild the party's organizational strength and connect with the electorate by leveraging the credibility and outreach of these established figures. The PAC is expected to chart the party's political strategy and outreach programs in the coming months.
Implications for Punjab's Political Arena
The formation of this high-powered committee underscores SAD (Punar Surjeet)'s serious preparations for future electoral challenges. By bringing together a diverse group of leaders from various regions and backgrounds within Punjab, the party aims to present a united and experienced front.
This development is poised to add a new dynamic to Punjab's already competitive political scene, as other parties observe how this consolidation of veteran leadership translates into ground-level mobilization and public support for the Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjeet).
