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Prem Singh Chandumajra quits SAD (Punar Surjit), eyes return to Badal-led SAD
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 06:54 AM
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Punjab MLA Prem Singh Chandumajra has resigned from the SAD (Punar Surjit) faction, signaling a likely return to the main Badal-led SAD party.
Punjab politics witnessed a significant shift as MLA Prem Singh Chandumajra announced his resignation from the SAD (Punar Surjit) faction. The move is widely interpreted as a strategic step towards his return to the main Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) led by Parkash Singh Badal.
Chandumajra is not the first leader to part ways with the breakaway faction. Several other senior and junior leaders had earlier resigned from SAD (Punar Surjit), indicating growing instability within the group. This trend suggests that the faction is facing internal challenges in retaining its leadership base.
The political landscape in Punjab remains fluid, with leaders frequently shifting allegiances between the main SAD and its various offshoots. Chandumajra's decision adds to the narrative of consolidation around the Badal-led party, as former members seek to realign with the primary political structure.
While no official statement from the Badal-led SAD has been detailed in the immediate aftermath, the resignation marks a notable development in the ongoing political realignment in the state.
Chandumajra is not the first leader to part ways with the breakaway faction. Several other senior and junior leaders had earlier resigned from SAD (Punar Surjit), indicating growing instability within the group. This trend suggests that the faction is facing internal challenges in retaining its leadership base.
The political landscape in Punjab remains fluid, with leaders frequently shifting allegiances between the main SAD and its various offshoots. Chandumajra's decision adds to the narrative of consolidation around the Badal-led party, as former members seek to realign with the primary political structure.
While no official statement from the Badal-led SAD has been detailed in the immediate aftermath, the resignation marks a notable development in the ongoing political realignment in the state.