SAD(D) was formed in 1996 under the leadership of Kuldip Singh Wadala who would become the first president of the party.
The party for a couple of years allied with various political parties across India that had similar platforms to challenge governments on certain issues.
Ahead of the 2004 Lok Sabha elections, SAD(D) had re-merged with the Badal-led Shiromani Akali Dal again.
He also mentioned how the Badals ruined the chances of the Akali Dal regaining power, he said that this party will recover the Party, Movement, and Punjab.
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