Ludhiana, April 6 -- Amid internal turbulence and mounting pressure from opposition parties, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has initiated the process of electing a new party president. This move is expected to influence the party's strategy for the upcoming Ludhiana West bypoll and the 2027 assembly elections.

The party finalised Ludhiana delegates in the presence of senior leaders DS Guru and Parmbans Singh Bunty Romana on Saturday. Additionally, a workers' meeting has been scheduled for April 8 in Ludhiana, where former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal will interact with party workers. The meeting will also serve as a platform for ticket aspirants to present themselves, though no formal ticket announcements are expected.

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