Punjab Elections: Issues that matter

Updated: January 06, 2012 16:31 IST

Punjab goes to the polls on January 30 and analysts are predicting a defeat for the BJP Akali Dal combine. But the lack of fresh ideas from the opposition and a jaded public mood means there is still cause for cheer.

Punjab Elections: Issues that matter
The Punjab polls are to be held on January 30 and election fever is gripping the state.
Punjab Elections: Issues that matter
However, Chief Minister Parkash Badal has more than a few worries, as the BJP candidates face a slew of corruption charges.
Punjab Elections: Issues that matter
Corruption aside, the party also faces a threat from Manpreet Badal. The former finance minister has left the BJP to form his own party. He could be a factor in the polls.
Punjab Elections: Issues that matter
Farmers, a big vote-bank in Punjab, are also not too happy with the ruling Akali Dal-BJP combine. The government proposal to set up a power plant in Gobindpura village has run into trouble when farmers refused to part with 100 acres of land. This could be a big electoral issue for the Congress.
Punjab Elections: Issues that matter
Lack of infrastructure hinders agricultural growth and sloppy implementation of social schemes has hurt the ruling party's popularity.
Punjab Elections: Issues that matter
But the Congress's failure to come up with anything new suggests the negative mood could affect all parties. However, former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh says he is optimistic that the anti-incumbency vote will work in his party's favour.

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