Akali Dal Waris Punjab De Urges ECI to Expedite Its Registration as Political Party
The poll body said a positive field verification is under review, but a detailed background inquiry is still pending before any registration decision.
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Times of IndiaAkali Dal Waris Punjab De urges ECI to expedite its registration as political party
Akali Dal Waris Punjab De has urged the Election Commission of India to expedite its registration as a political party, alleging that its application has faced undue delay. The party said its application, pending since January 2025, received a positive verification report from the Punjab CEO in April 2026 but the ECI has yet to issue a direction for publication of a public notice.
The Election Commission stated in an affidavit filed with the Delhi High Court that it has received highly sensitive complaints and intelligence inputs against the Akali Dal Waris Punjab De. According to the Commission, a decision on its registration as a political party cannot be taken until an investigation into allegations of separatist links is completed.
ECI got grave, sensitive objection on registration of Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), Delhi HC told
The ECI said when the commission issued reminders to the CEO, Punjab to expedite the field verification reports, the CEO submitted a positive verification report in April which was under active consideration
Registration of Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) as political party can risk national sovereignty: EC - The Tribune
The Election Commission (EC) has red-flagged the registration of the Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly election, citing “grave and highly sensitive inputs” that could jeopardise national sovereignty and integrity.
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