Former IAS KJS Cheema joins Akali Dal in presence of Sukhbir Badal
Babushahi Network
Chandigarh, March 19, 2026: Shiromani Akali Dal Strength a shot in the arm when former IAS KJS Cheema joined the party in presence of party President Sukhbir Singh Badal. Though Badal didn't announced any major responsibility for him but is likely to get one in due course.
Sukhbir Badal has tweeted on his joining the party,*
It is a moment of pride when a senior IAS (retd) officer of the calibre of Mr KJS Cheema joins the Shiromani Akali Dal. Hailing from Moonak, Mr Cheema has an illustrious career to his credit. He served as Special Principal Secretary to former Chief Minister S. Parkash Singh Ji Badal for 10 years, in addition to holding other administrative posts in the Punjab government for 7 years. He also held key positions at the Centre & other states, including Secretary to then Speaker Somnath Chatterjee for 5 years and Additional Chief Secretary to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for 4 years. As a former Captain in the Indian Army, a strong sense of discipline and dedication is ingrained in his character. I am sure these qualities of head and heart will prove to be an asset for the
@Akali_Dal_
. I welcome him wholeheartedly into the Shiromani Akali Dal and thank him for choosing Punjab’s only regional party, which has a 105-year-old record of sewa and sacrifice. I am confident the party will benefit from his vast repository of knowledge and immense field experience.**