# Akali Dal Continues Punjab Bachao Rallies After Attack on Sukhbir Badal

2026-08-13T18:11:24+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

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Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked during a family visit to a holy shrine in Punjab, where he was accompanied by his wife, Lok Sabha MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal, and other relatives. NDTV reports Badal did not flinch during the incident. Despite the attack, the party has decided to proceed with its pre-scheduled 'Punjab Bachao' rallies. NDTV says there is no word yet on whether Sukhbir Badal will attend these rallies.

## Coverage

- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sukhbir-singh-badal-siromani-akali-dal-he-did-not-flinch-akali-dal-leader-on-sukhbir-badal-attack-11906710#publisher=newsstand>
- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/akali-dal-to-continue-punjab-bachao-rallies-despite-attack-on-sukhbir-singh-badal-11907584>

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