Sukhbir Badal News | Sukhbir Badal Serves Food At Golden Temple As Part Of Akal Takht’s Punishment

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on December 03 arrived at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on his first day of penance. He was seen wearing a plaque around his neck while sitting in a wheelchair because of a fractured leg. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal was seen serving food at Golden Temple as part of Akal Takht’s punishment. This came after he was declared a 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct) in August by Akal Takht, which announced religious punishment for him. Badal, who served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab from 2007 to 2017, wiil now take up 'sewadar' work - washing utensils, cleaning shoes and bathrooms - at the Golden Temple. The Akal Takht issued the punishments for him citing the "mistakes" and "some decisions" taken by SAD and its government in Punjab from 2007 to 2017.