Jailed MP Amritpal Singh announces new regional party
Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, who is jailed under National Security Act (NSA), announced the formation of a new regional party, Shiromani Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) on the occasion of Maghi Mela. "Party was established to address pressing need for a new regional political force in Punjab," a declaration read. Maghi Mela is one of Punjab's biggest religious events.