Ludhiana, April 4 -- The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced its full-fledged participation in the upcoming Ludhiana West by-election, emphasising its commitment to peace, communal harmony and development. The by-election was necessitated following the untimely demise of Gurpreet Gogi, with polling dates expected to be announced soon.

During a meeting attended by senior party leaders, including district president Bhupinder Singh Bhinda, SAD launched a scathing attack on the ruling party, accusing it of spreading false propaganda and failing to deliver on its promises. The leaders alleged that the government has been indulging in corruption, fake cases, and mismanagement instead of addressing real issues.

The SAD also took a firm sta...