Lakha Sidhana

Lakhvir Singh Sidhana, better known as Lakha Sidhana is an Indian social activist and politician of the Akali Dal Waris Punjab De.

Early life Sidhana was born in the Sidhana village of Bathinda district of Punjab, India. Beginning as a successful Kabaddi player and a student leader, Sidhana eventually morphed into an infamous local Gangster, being accused in multiple charges and being imprisoned in 2004. After facing his sentences, Sidhana turned towards Grassroots social activism. Activism Sidhana was a major youth leader and influencer of the 2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest, working closely with organizations like Samyukt Kisan Morcha from the initial stages. He came under significant spotlight at the 2021 Indian farmers' Republic Day protest for alleged involvement in the commotion at Red Fort. Sidhana denied any allegations of inciting violence, stating that he instead tried to calm down the situation.

Sidhana is an adamant advocate for the preservation of Punjabi language and culture, often criticizing the implementation of Hindi in certain schools, protesting against the lack of Punjabi billboards, and speaking on the distortion of Punjabi and Sikh literature.

Attempting to participate in the 2024-2025 Indian farmers' protest, Sidhana was kept on high alert by police in Delhi and Haryana due to his arrest during 2021 Indian farmers' Republic Day protest.

Sidhana has also supported the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha at times, which aims for the release of Sikh political prisoners. A segment of this protest was held by Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) at Chandigarh on 29 July, 2026, which also advocated for the release of Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh. A FIR was registered by Chandigarh Police against Sidhana and 14 other members of Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De).

Politics Sidhana entered politics as a member of Shiromani Akali Dal, serving as an aide to Minister Sikander Singh Maluka. He unsuccessfully contested from Rampura Phul in 2012 from ticket of People's Party of Punjab.

He contested from Maur in 2022 as an Independent politician under the broader Sanyukt Samaj Morcha coalition led by farmers' union leader Balbir Singh Rajewal. Sidhana came in second place, being defeated by Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana.

Sidhana contested from Bathinda in 2024 Indian general election on the ticket of Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), while not officially joining the party. He came in fifth place with 7.36% of the total vote share.

He officially joined Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) on 15 January 2026.

Electoral performance