Haryana Gurdwara Commissioner denies election symbol for Daduwal’s Akali Dal Azad over resemblance to registered political party

The Haryana Gurdwara Elections Commissioner has denied a common election symbol to the newly formed Sikh group, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Azad, citing its name’s resemblance to a recognized political party. SAD Azad leader, Baljit Singh Daduwal, criticized the decision and plans to challenge it, arguing it infringes upon Sikh identity.The Haryana Gurdwara Elections Commissioner has denied a common election symbol to the newly formed Sikh group, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Azad, citing its name’s resemblance to a recognized political party. SAD Azad leader, Baljit Singh Daduwal, criticized the decision and plans to challenge it, arguing it infringes upon Sikh identity.