Akali Dal

HISTORY
Formed on 14 December 1920
Formed as Shrimoni Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, and played active role in "Gurudwara Reform movement" from 1920 to 1925.
Which leaded to Formation of SGPC and removal of Udasi Mahants from Gurudwara.
Initially leaded by Urban middle class, later on garnered wide base in rural area too.
First president was Sarmukh Singh Chubbal.
But Under leadership of Master Tara singh and Fateh Singh, became more strong and remarkable.
In 1950, propounded theory of "Pubjabi Suba" which mean Punjabi Province. 
In 1966, Indira led government accepted their demand and Punjabi Speaking area carved out of Haryana and Pahadi area of Himachal Pardesh, and Punjab was formed. 
IDEOLOGY
Communal Based party, but believes in Democracy.
Believes in Development programmes and uplifting of poors.
Proudly carry, concepts of
Punjabiyat
Sikhism
Punjabi Nationalism
Currently led by Sukhbir Singh Badal.
Influence in Pubjab (currently running government) Delhi, Haryana and in Jammu too.
Currently an ally of National Democratic alliance ( NDA ).

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