Amritsar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has informed the Delhi High Court that it has received “serious and highly sensitive” input regarding ‘Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De)’. According to the Commission, registering this organization as a political party could have an adverse impact on the sovereignty and integrity of the nation.
The Election Commission stated that it received this sensitive input in July, while the registration of ‘Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De)’ was under consideration. The input alleged that the organization has roots in “separatism” and was founded by individuals who had previously been detained under the National Security Act (NSA). It also raised serious concerns regarding the organization’s allegiance to the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
Election Commission expresses concern over the registration of ‘Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De)’
The Election Commission noted that the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Punjab had submitted a positive verification report regarding the organization on April 27, 2026. However, an objection concerning the organization’s alleged “separatist roots” was received on July 9, 2026.
Following this, the Election Commission directed the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the organization’s background and submit a detailed report on the matter.