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June 10
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
Shiromani Akali Dal President Sardar Sukhbir Singh Badal has extended his congratulations to several prominent regional party leaders, including Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar, Mamata Banerjee, and Uddhav Thackeray, for their noteworthy performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
In individual congratulatory messages, Badal lauded the leaders for their electoral successes, highlighting the growing influence of regional parties in the federal structure of India. He emphasized the Shiromani Akali Dal’s commitment to supporting initiatives that aim to enhance the autonomy of states, reflecting his party’s longstanding advocacy for a robust federal system.
“We are very pleased with the mandate that underscores the importance of federalism in our country,” Badal stated. “As a regional and communal party, we will continue to work towards strengthening this federal influence in Punjab.”
Badal’s outreach included a special mention for Shiv Sena (UBT) President Uddhav Thackeray, whom he congratulated via a post on the social media platform X. In his message, Badal praised Thackeray for his leadership and determination.
“Congratulations to Shiv Sena (UBT) party president Uddhav Thackeray for his excellent performance in the Lok Sabha elections,” Badal wrote. “He has led the party forward and has shown his mettle by achieving success despite overwhelming odds. He is a worthy inheritor of Bala Sahib Thackeray’s legacy.”
Badal’s statements reflect a broader sentiment within the Shiromani Akali Dal, as they seek to reinforce their position and influence within Punjab by aligning with other regional powers. This move is seen as part of a strategic effort to consolidate regional voices and push for greater decentralization of power from the central government to the states.
The recent Lok Sabha election results have indeed signaled a significant moment for regional parties, with many of them achieving substantial victories and thereby enhancing their bargaining power in the national political landscape.