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- Several leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit), led by Iqbal Singh Jhunda, announced unconditional support and an alliance with the rival Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), led by Amritpal Singh, citing 'Panthic unity'.
- The party responded by expelling Jhunda from its primary membership for six years on grounds of anti-party activities, saying he acted without consulting the party's coordination committee on unity.
- The episode exposes a rebellion within SAD (Punar Surjit) and adds to activity among 'Panthic' factions seeking to consolidate in Punjab politics.
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- Whether more SAD (Punar Surjit) leaders, such as Santa Singh Umaidpuri, face action or join the new alliance
- Details of the 'larger public movement' on Punjab issues promised by MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali
- Progress of the party's own coordination committee on unity with other Panthic groups
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Named India · Chandigarh · Iqbal Singh Jhunda · Punjab · Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) · Amritpal Singh · Giani Harpreet Singh · Gurpartap Singh Wadala · Manpreet Singh Ayali · Santa Singh Umaidpuri · Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa · Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) · Tarsem Singh
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