Waris Punjab De
Political group in Punjab
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| March 25 2025 | Punjab Police takes custody of an eighth aide, Varinder Singh Fauji, and transfers him to Punjab for trial. |
| March 16 2025 | The Government of Punjab announces the transfer of seven detained Waris Punjab De aides from Dibrugarh Jail to Punjab to face trial for the February 2023 Ajnala clashes, following the end of their National Security Act detention. |
| 2024 | Amritpal Singh contested and won the Lok Sabha election from Khadoor Sahib constituency as an Independent candidate, while imprisoned in Dibrugarh Jail, securing a victory with nearly 200,000 votes. |
| January 14 2024 | At Mela Maghi in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Amritpal Singh's family members and MP Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa announced the formation of a new political party called Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De). Amritpal Singh was unable to attend due to his imprisonment, and his father Tarsem Singh was designated as the Acting President of the new party. |
| April 23 2023 | Amritpal Singh is arrested from Rode village in Moga district, Punjab, and subsequently transferred to the high-security Dibrugarh jail in Assam. |
| March 18 2023 | Indian authorities launch a massive manhunt for Amritpal Singh, accusing him of attempted murder and creating social disharmony. The operation involves thousands of paramilitary police and internet/messaging service restrictions affecting nearly 30 million people in Punjab. |
| February 23 2023 | Clashes break out between Waris Punjab De supporters and police in Ajnala, Punjab, with the group criticized for carrying the Guru Granth Sahib during the confrontation. |
| November 2022 | Waris Punjab De launches a movement to promote Amrit Sanskar initiation, condemn drug usage, and oppose dowry practices through tours across Punjab. |
| September 29 2022 | Amritpal Singh becomes the second Jatedar of Waris Punjab De on 29 September 2022, succeeding Deep Sidhu. |
| March 4 2022 | A letter appears on Waris Punjab De's Facebook account appointing Amritpal Singh as the organization's leader, though the appointment remains controversial. |
| February 2022 | Deep Sidhu, the founder-chief of Waris Punjab De, died, marking a significant leadership transition for the organization. |
| February 15 2022 | Deep Sidhu's term as Jatedar of Waris Punjab De ends on 15 February 2022. |
| 2021 | Amritpal Singh joined Waris Punjab De during the ongoing farmers' protest, becoming part of the organization founded by actor and activist Deep Sidhu. |
| September 29 2021 | Sandeep Singh Sidhu (Deep Sidhu) officially announced the formation of Waris Punjab De, describing it as a pressure group to protect and fight for the rights of Punjab and raise social issues. |
| 2020 | Waris Punjab De played a significant role in the 2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest under the leadership of its founder Deep Sidhu. |
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