New Delhi, March 19 -- With several senior Akali leaders including Birkram Majithia opposing the 'unceremonious' removal of heads priests of Akal Takht and Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib by SGPC, and the party warning against 'indiscipline', the crisis in SAD is set to deepen further, writes Rajesh Moudgil

The removal of Akal Takht Jathedar, Giani Raghbir Singh and Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar, Giani Sultan Singh from their respective posts, by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee's (SGPC's) on March 7, last, has sparked sharp divisions within the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). Founded in 1920, SAD is the second oldest party (after Congress) in the country.

Pertinently, since the SAD-controlled SGPC had removed Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama...