Akali Dal crisis stems from leadership, not organisation: Manpreet Ayali
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, February 7, 2026:Amid ongoing efforts to placate disgruntled leaders within the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali has openly flagged the party’s internal crisis, stating that the dissatisfaction among leaders and workers is not with the party itself, but with its current leadership.
Ayali’s remarks come at a time when senior SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia has spoken about going “barefoot” to convince angry leaders and restore unity within the party. However, Ayali said the root of the problem lies deeper and requires introspection at the top.
“The displeasure of leaders and workers is not against the Shiromani Akali Dal, but against the leadership,” Ayali said, adding that there must be a sense of sacrifice within the leadership to address the growing unrest.