Category: GovernancePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Advanced

ਸ਼੍ਰੋਮਣੀ ਅਕਾਲੀ ਦਲ

/shiromani akali dal/Roman

English meaning: Shiromani Akali Dal

Definition

A major regional political party in Punjab representing Sikh interests, founded in 1920. It is one of India's oldest regional parties and has governed Punjab in coalition with the BJP multiple times.

Example

ਸ਼੍ਰੋਮਣੀ ਅਕਾਲੀ ਦਲ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੀ ਇੱਕ ਮਹੱਤਵਪੂਰਨ ਖੇਤਰੀ ਪਾਰਟੀ ਹੈ।

In English: Shiromani Akali Dal is an important regional party of Punjab.

Literary Heritage

ਰਾਜੇ ਚਾਹੀਦੇ ਨੇ ਜੋ ਨਿਆਂ ਕਰਨ, ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਨ।

/Rāje cāhīde ne jo niāṃ karan, lokāṃ dī sevā karan./

Kings must uphold justice and serve the people.

Guru Nanak · Sikh Guru and Poet · 15th–16th century

Guru Granth Sahib

Guru Granth Sahib, p. 1088, Maru Solhe, Guru Nanak

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Language
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
Punjabi
Script
Gurmukhi
Family
Indo-Aryan
Speakers
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