‘Tainted leaders won’t be accepted’: Brahmpura urges SAD to field Sukhbir Badal or Majithia from Khadoor Sahib
Babushahi Bureau
Tarn Taran (Punjab), April 25, 2026: Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Ravinder Singh Brahmpura on Saturday issued a strong message to the party leadership, opposing the induction or promotion of “tainted” individuals and suggesting that party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal or senior leader Bikram Singh Majithia should contest from the Khadoor Sahib constituency.
Addressing a village-level meeting of party workers at Sri Khadoor Sahib, Brahmpura said that while loyal party cadres remain committed to strengthening the Shiromani Akali Dal, they cannot accept leadership of individuals facing serious allegations, particularly in drug-related cases.
He stressed that offering political space to such figures on “the sacred land blessed by the Gurus” goes against Panthic traditions and the party’s legacy. “Tainted leadership will not be accepted by the people of this region,” he asserted.
Brahmpura maintained that party workers hold deep respect for Sukhbir Badal’s leadership but urged the high command to carefully consider appointments at the constituency level. He added that if needed, the party president himself or Bikram Singh Majithia should contest from Khadoor Sahib, assuring that grassroots workers would ensure a decisive victory.
Raising concern over the drug menace, the SAD leader said the region has already suffered deeply and vowed not to allow further damage to Punjab’s youth. He also called for strict action against individuals accused in such cases.
On the issue of sacrilege, Brahmpura demanded stronger enforcement mechanisms, urging authorities to tighten procedures under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and ensure swift legal action against offenders.
He concluded by announcing a series of grassroots meetings across the constituency to mobilise support and strengthen what he described as the party’s core Panthic values, while warning of a broader socio-political push against “undesirable elements.”