Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) on Thursday released its vision document, promising laws against “forced religious conversions” and to ensure justice in sacrilege cases, along with organisational reforms such as “one family, one ticket”.The 24-page document, titled Akali Ailannama, was released by party chief Giani Harpreet Singh, who said it was prepared in line with the Anandpur Sahib Resolution.The document proposes a parliamentary board for candidate selection and bars the sitting party president from contesting assembly or Lok Sabha polls. It also commits to enacting a law to curb conversions by force or inducement and a “strict law” to ensure punishment in cases of desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib.It emphasises safeguarding the “sovereignty of Sikh Takhts” and laying down procedures for appointing and removing jathedars.Prepared by a seven-member panel led by Iqbal Singh Jhundan, the document follows consultations with experts and religious figures. Jhundan said key recommendations from his earlier report, including internal reforms, have been incorporated. The party also outlined its broader agenda covering economy, agriculture, industry, social justice and governance. Giani Harpreet Singh said the document remains open to suggestions. He added that the party plans to reserve 40% representation for youth and 35% for women.
