Chandigarh, April 26 -- As the political arena in Punjab gears up for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has found itself at a crucial juncture, contemplating a significant strategic shift. With the Khadoor Sahib constituency yet to witness the declaration of its candidate, all eyes are on Akali Dal's potential move to throw its weight behind a rather unconventional choice - Amritpal Singh, a fervent proponent of the Khalistan movement currently incarcerated in Assam's Dibrugarh jail under the National Security Act (NSA).
Back in 1989, amidst the political turbulence, the Shiromani Akali Dal had thrown its weight behind former IPS officer Simranjeet Singh Mann, who was then behind bars. Against all odds, Man...