Radical Sikh Groups to Hold Rallies at Baisakhi Mela in Talwandi Sabo Amid SAD Absence
Radical Sikh groups plan rallies at Baisakhi mela in Talwandi Sabo as SAD stays away
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The annual Baisakhi Mela in Talwandi Sabo, Punjab, India, will see limited political activity this year, with only two radical Sikh groups planning rallies. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has opted out, focusing instead on a recent rally in Bathinda. The event is expected to attract a large number of pilgrims from April 13-15.
- 01Only two radical Sikh groups will hold rallies at the Baisakhi Mela this year.
- 02The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has chosen not to participate in the event.
- 03Radical leaders Amritpal Singh and Simranjit Singh Mann will lead parallel political conferences.
- 04The event is expected to draw a significant number of pilgrims.
- 05Local authorities have made extensive arrangements for the influx of visitors.
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The historic Baisakhi Mela at Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda district, Punjab, India, is set to be marked by minimal political activity this year, with only two radical Sikh groups planning rallies. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), which traditionally plays a significant role in the event, has opted to stay away, having recently held a political rally in Bathinda. The mela, which takes place from April 13-15, is a major gathering for Sikhs, celebrating the foundation of the Khalsa Panth and featuring Takht Damdama Sahib, one of the five Sikh takhts. Two camps led by radical Sikh leaders, Amritpal Singh (currently imprisoned) and Simranjit Singh Mann, will hold separate political conferences at the site on April 14. Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa, an independent MP, indicated that a large congregation is expected, with messages from Amritpal being shared with attendees. Local authorities have prepared for the expected influx of lakhs of pilgrims, establishing control rooms and deploying a team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for emergencies.
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The Baisakhi Mela serves as a significant platform for political expression, and the absence of major parties like SAD may shift the focus to radical groups, potentially influencing local socio-political dynamics.
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