Shiromani Akali Dal, which is headed by Sukhbir Singh Badal, has expelled eight leaders, including Prem Singh Chandumajra and Bibi Jagir Kaur for anti-party activities. It also expelled Gurpartap Singh Wadala, Parminder Singh Dhindsa, Sikander Singh Maluka, Surjit Singh Rakhra, Surinder Singh Thekedar and Charanjit Singh Brar. The rebel leaders had announced Shiromani Akali Dal reform movement.