Factionalism
The Akali Dal has splintered into numerous groups, all claiming to be the successor to the original party; currently the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), headed by Sukhbir Singh Badal, is recognized by the Election Commission of India. Parkash Singh Badal became CM of Punjab for the 5th time, when he took the oath as a chief minister of Shiromani Akali Dal party of Punjab state on 14 March 2012 at Chappad Chidi, Mohali.
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