Amarjit Singh Chawla Steps Down from Akali Dal and SGPC

On the morning of September 22, 2026, the political landscape of Punjab got a little shakier. Amarjit Singh Chawla, a long‑time face of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), announced that he had handed in his resignation – not just from the party but also from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).

Chawla, who has been associated with the SAD for decades, said the decision was forced upon him. “There were attempts to smear my name through a false case,” he told reporters, a hint of frustration evident in his voice. He added that once the allegations are cleared, he intends to get back to serving the community, a promise that sounded almost like a promise to the very people who have supported him over the years.

According to his statement, the legal trouble he’s facing was manufactured – a ploy, he claims, to undermine his standing within the party. He didn’t go into the specifics of the case, but the implication was clear: the charges were baseless, and the timing suspicious.

When asked about his future, Chawla was surprisingly upbeat. “After I’m cleared, I’ll be right back in the field, working for Punjab’s people,” he said, flashing a reassuring smile. It’s a sentiment that many of his supporters seem to share, hopeful that the controversy will soon fade.

The resignation also sparked a wave of reactions across the political spectrum. Some SAD leaders expressed disappointment, while a few opposition voices hinted that the party might be losing a seasoned strategist. Yet, there were also calls for calm, urging everyone to let the legal process run its course.

For now, the spotlight remains on the courtroom and on how the SAD will navigate without one of its senior figures. Whether this episode will be a temporary setback or a turning point in Chawla’s career, only time will tell.