I have treated Shiromani Akali Dal like my mother: Badal
Speaking of Shiromani Akali Dal, former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has said, "I have treated the party like my mother." Badal, who served as the president of Shiromani Akali Dal between 1996 and 2008, said he "remained a loyal soldier" even during disagreements on critical issues. However, he said politics has now become all about "power" and "money". 