In a significant development, the Akal Takht panel convened for the first time to discuss the ongoing membership drive of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). The meeting, held at the revered Akal Takht premises, was attended by prominent leaders and members of the SAD. The panel’s primary focus was to strategize and enhance the membership drive, which aims to bolster the party’s grassroots support. The discussions also touched upon the challenges faced by the party in the current political landscape and the need for a unified approach to address them. The Akal Takht, being the highest temporal seat of Sikh authority, plays a crucial role in guiding the community’s socio-political affairs. The panel’s meeting is seen as a pivotal step in rejuvenating the party’s influence and ensuring its alignment with the community’s aspirations.