The Right to Formulate Party Policies and Issue Them as Official Policy Statements Rests Solely with the Party President : Raviinder Singh
The Right to Formulate Party Policies and Issue Them as Official Policy Statements Rests Solely with the Party President : Raviinder Singh
Article Written by Giani Harpreet Singh for Ajit Newspaper Holds Historical Significance
Chandigarh 1 September ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Veteran politician Raviinder Singh, who is known as a scholar in Sikh political circles and is also the patron of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Rejuvenated), stated in a written press release that, after Master Tara Singh, the Akali Dal has found a president who can write well-reasoned articles in newspapers on important and sensitive issues. He was referring to the article written by Giani Harpreet Singh for Ajit newspaper on the issue of turning “religious identity into national identity.” In the article, Giani Harpreet Singh has, through national and international historical examples, demonstrated that when political leaders place religious identity at the forefront, it can become a cause of division among people. Raviinder Singh said that the Akali Dal having a well-educated president who is deeply rooted in the religious sphere should be considered a matter of good fortune for the Sikh community.
He said that whatever policies such a president formulates in consultation with party leaders are bound to be effective and beneficial for the Panth and Punjab. He added that while such policies should certainly be formulated through consultation on the party platform and with experts, the right to officially announce and implement them must always remain vested with the party president. He further stated that party leaders may continue to express their views and respond to issues falling within their respective areas of responsibility, but official party policy statements and statements concerning agreements or understandings with other political parties should be issued only by Giani Harpreet Singh. Those who interfere in this area of authority, he said, should face strict disciplinary action on the party platform.
Raviinder Singh said that all party leaders should feel proud to be working under the leadership of a president who is a mature scholar of Sikh philosophy and principles. He highly praised Giani Harpreet Singh and said that he should continue to write sincerely and thoughtfully on such important issues in the future as well.

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