Sukhbir Singh Badal, declared ‘tankhaiya’ by Akal Takht for misconduct between 2007 and 2017, faces increased scrutiny. Despite his July apology, Sikh groups demand harsher punishment. Badal acknowledged his errors as ‘mistakes done knowingly or unknowingly.’ This declaration elevates his accountability. Sukhbir plans to seek forgiveness at Akal Takht.