New Delhi: Even as the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) election are over with Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) led by Ferozepur MP Sukhbir Singh Badal registering a clear majority by winning 27 out of the total 46 seats, everything does not seem to be over in the committee. As two members of the committee are retiring from the general house of the gurdwara management body in the coming days, six candidates have filed nominations.
A total of 16 votes are needed to elect any member. Presently, four candidates from Shiromani Akali Dal Badal camp and one candidate from Shiromani Akali Dal Delhi are in the race. Jago Party has also heated up the rumours by fielding one of its candidates.
Badal camp has a total of 28 (27+1) members, while Sarna Dal has 15 (14 +1) and Jago has three members.
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Looking at the arithmetics, the Badal Dal will be able to easily bring one of its members to the committee. However, for the second member, neither the Badal Dal has a majority nor the Sarna camp.
The Sarna camp will need one vote. With the announcement of the election results in the past, Manjit Singh and Sarna have come together.
There were speculations that the Jago Party would support Sarna Dal for the sake of co-opted members. However, on the last occasion Parminder Pal Singh who is considered the most trusted of GK filled the form.
It is reported that Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal is also in the process of meeting Manjit Singh. Although the possibility of cross-voting remains likely, Manjit Singh is sure to become the kingmaker.
