Election Commission Examines Separatism Allegations Against Waris Punjab De In Delhi High Court

The Election Commission of India has informed the Delhi High Court that it is examining a grave objection to registering <b>Waris Punjab De</b> as a political party. Officials stated that the registration could adversely affect the sovereignty and integrity of India. The organisation was founded in 2021 by Deep Sidhu and is currently headed by jailed Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh. The ECI received sensitive inputs in July 2026 alleging separatist roots, prompting instructions for a comprehensive background inquiry by the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab. The disclosures came through affidavits filed in response to a petition by Waris Punjab De seeking an expeditious decision on its registration application. The ECI confirmed that the inquiry report is still awaited before any final decision is made.