Crisis in BKU Ekta (Sidhupur): Dallewal removed amid organisational rift
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh | January 6, 2026: In a major development triggered by internal discord, Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta–Sidhupur) on Monday removed Jagjit Singh Dallewal from his post and appointed Dalvir Singh Sidhupur as the new convener of the farmers’ organisation.
The decision was taken unanimously at an important meeting held on January 6, 2026, under the leadership of the union’s press secretary Mehar Singh Theri. Dalvir Singh Sidhupur is the son of the organisation’s founder, the late Pishora Singh Sidhupur.
Reasons Behind Dallewal’s Removal
During the meeting, senior leaders raised serious concerns over Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s functioning, accusing him of failing to keep the organisation united. Leaders alleged that he removed senior office-bearers one after another, weakening the organisational structure.
It was also stated that after the Delhi farmers’ protest, the union had unanimously decided to sever ties with the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM). However, Dallewal allegedly re-associated with SKM without approval and launched the Shambhu and Khanauri protests, which, according to leaders, failed badly.
Another major allegation was that no internal elections had been held for the past six years, leaving the organisation without a constitutionally elected president.
Five-Member Committee Formed
To ensure a transparent and smooth election process from the block level up to the state president, a five-member committee has been constituted. The committee members are:
- Zorawar Singh Balwera, District President, Patiala
- Surjit Singh, District President, Sangrur
- Ravinder Singh Deh Kalan, District President, Mohali
- Gurmeet Singh Rurki, District President, Fatehgarh Sahib
- Pargat Singh Rolu Majra, District President, Rupnagar
The meeting was attended by district presidents and office-bearers from Mohali, Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, Sangrur, Barnala, Ferozepur and Rupnagar, along with several block-level leaders.