Sangrur, June 9 -- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday said veteran leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, who passed away on May 28 following age-related issues, had asked him to bring all the leaders of the regional party and "panth" together.

At the "antim ardas" ceremony in Sangrur, he said, "Just two days before passing away, Sukhdev Dhindsa had told him to gather the leadership and panth to serve the people. The message highlights the importance of a united leadership for the community's future."

On the occasion, leaders cutting across party lines gathered to pay their last respects.

Sukhbir said today's leadership should learn from the determination and resilience shown by veterans, including Dhindsa. Termin...