Chandigarh, May 26 -- Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday expelled senior leader and former minister Adaish Partap Singh Kairon from the party's primary membership with immediate effect for allegedly indulging in anti-party activities.

A decision to this effect was taken by SAD secretary general Balwinder Singh Bhundur in consultation with senior party leaders. The action was taken following complaints from the SAD's candidate from Khadoor Sahib constituency Virsa Singh Valtoha and Tarn Taran party workers.

Kairon is the son-in-law of late former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal and brother-in-law of SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal.

He is the grandson of former Punjab chief minister Partap Sin...