Chandigarh, Oct. 25 -- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday welcomed senior Congress leader and former Jalalabad MLA Raminder Singh Awla into the party, expressing confidence that his entry would strengthen the Akali Dal in the constituency and across the border belt ahead of the 2027 elections.

In a post on X, Badal said Awla's joining the party was a welcome development and expressed hope that he would work towards strengthening the SAD.

"It is a pleasure to welcome senior Congress leader and former MLA from Jalalabad, Raminder Singh Awla, into the Shiromani Akali Dal fold," Badal said.

Recalling his association with Jalalabad, Badal said the constituency had given him the opportunity to serve its people ...