In this role , he organized large - scale campaigns of civil disobedience to win concessions from India 's Central Government on the longstanding grievances of Punjab , and especially the Sikhs of Punjab .
In 1980 , Longowal was recalled to preside over the Akali party .
In this role , Longowal organized large - scale campaigns of civil disobedience to win concessions from India 's Central Government on the longstanding grievances of Punjab , and especially the Sikhs of Punjab .
In 1980 , Longowal was recalled to preside over the Akali party .