Sukhbir Badal Supports Delimitation Bill

A day after Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party has publicly announced its support to the Delimitation Bill and the implementation Women’s Reservation bill.

The support to the Delimitation Bill is a clear indication that a SAD-BJP alliance for the upcoming Punjab elections is in the works.

Supporting the Centre’s delimitation plan, Badal on Saturday posted that the party demands the immediate implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the country. He added that SAD supports Centre’s proposal for a uniform 50% increase in seats in all states.

“The Shiromani Akali Dal, at a meeting of its senior leaders in Chandigarh today, demanded the immediate implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the country,” Badal posted on X.

“The Shiromani Akali Dal draws inspiration from the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, who championed the dignity, equality and equal rights of women. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (@SGPCAmritsar) has already set an example by providing for women’s reservation in its House.

After detailed deliberations on key issues before Parliament, the Shiromani Akali Dal also demanded a fair and equitable Delimitation that ensures equal representation to all States. (UPDATED ON 8TH AUGUST 2026