A Glimpse into the Darker Side of Sikh Politics The attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, Shiromani Akali Dal president, at a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra, has sent shockwaves through India's political establishment.
The incident is not just a security lapse or an isolated event; it is a symptom of deep seated tensions and rivalries within the Sikh community that have been simmering for years.
The attacker, Jaspal Singh, was described as a 62 year old sevadar (volunteer/attendant) at the gurdwara.