Amritsar, May 24 -- Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh's father, Tarsem Singh and other leaders of Akali Dal Waris Punjab De (WPD) met Dakha MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali in Ludhiana on Saturday and invited him to join the party.

The meeting comes days after Ayali resigned from Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit), fuelling speculation about his possible entry into the fledgling political outfit headed by the jailed MP.

"Tarsem Singh and the delegation of leaders of Akali Dal (WPD) held a special meeting with Ayali at his residence. Conveying Amritpal's message, the team urged the senior Akali leader to join the party fold and contribute toward the progress and prosperity of the Panth," a party spokesperson said.

On May 20, Ayali resigned from t...