India, Nov. 11 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has informed the Delhi high court that it is awaiting a verification report on allegations concerning Waris Punjab De's alleged separatist links and past affiliations, including claims that it was founded by individuals detained under the National Security Act (NSA) for activities prejudicial to India's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.

Waris Punjab De, was founded by actor-activist Deep Sidhu in 2021 and is now being headed by jailed pro-Khalistan legislator Amritpal Singh.

In an affidavit, ECI stated that during the pendency of Akali Dal Waris Punjab De's petition to register it as a political party, it received sensitive information concerning these allegations on J...