SAD (PS) seeks early decision on Rajoana's mercy plea
Chandigarh, July 29 -- A delegation of Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) on Tuesday met governor Gulab Chand Kataria, seeking parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara, an early decision on Balwant Singh Rajoana's mercy petition and raising several other Sikh related issues, including reopening of the Kartarpur Corridor
Led by senior leader Prem Singh Chandumajra, the delegation submitted a memorandum, saying the issues warranted urgent consideration. The governor assured the delegation that the demands would be considered sympathetically. Both Hawara and Rajoana were convicted in the 1995 assassination of former Punjab CM Beant Singh. The party also pressed for immediate elections to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and the reopening of the Kartarpur Corridor.
The Youth Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) on Tuesday announced plans to expand its organisational network across Punjab by appointing office-bearers at the district, constituency and village levels.
The announcement was made during the first meeting of the newly appointed state office-bearers in Chandigarh under the leadership of state president Gurjeet Singh Talwandi. HTC...
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