Punjab Assembly Election
-
{
- All
- News
- Videos
-
Congress Signals Support For Sikh Prisoners' Release Amid Bandi Sikh Politics
Former Congress MLA Gurkirat Singh Kotli, grandson of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, made a significant statement during a rally in Khanna.
-
In Congress vs Congress, Punjab Chief's Ticket Stance Publicly Contradicted
Former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Randhawa shared the stage at Issru near Khanna, while Warring wasn't present, adding to the buzz around the party's growing factional divide.
-
Jailed Extremist's Video Surfaces Ahead Of 'Bandi Sikh' March In Chandigarh
The August 15 agitation has also received the backing of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), giving the march added institutional weight.
-
Analysis: 'Bandi Sikh' Issue Shows Panthic Politics Broadening Beyond Akalis
For decades, the Akali Dal was seen as the natural political vehicle for Panthic issues. But that equation has weakened. The party itself has been fragmented and its political influence has declined.
-
Analysis: Why Punjab's Farmer Leaders Fail At Electoral Politics
They also attracted the attention of Punjabis living abroad. Logistical and financial help poured in, fuelling the agitation for one-and-half years.
-
Bhupinder Hooda's 'Part Time' Jab At Haryana Chief Minister Over Punjab Visits
Nayab Singh Saini has been actively involved in the BJP's political activities in Punjab. His visits have repeatedly drawn criticism from Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party leaders.
-
Analysis: Five Reasons A BJP-Akali Reunion Will Not Be Easy
Both BJP and Akali Dal tested the waters by contesting 2022 assembly and 2024 Lok Sabha elections solo but the results made them realise that had they fought together, the vote percentage might have gone up.
-
Analysis: How Drugs Issue Could Become BJP's Trump Card in Punjab
At the national level, the BJP government has also launched an anti-drug programme, allowing the party to frame the Punjab drug crisis not simply as a state law and order issue but as part of a larger national campaign against narcotics.
-
BJP's Organisational Reset In Punjab Faces Another Challenge: Alliance Buzz
Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon was summoned to Delhi. The Central leadership is learnt to have conveyed a clear message: Contain the rebellion, avoid arbitrary decisions and take everyone along.
-
Facing 'Battle Channi', Amarinder Warring Launches Outreach For Congress Workers
Titled "Sunday With Warring and Warriors", the initiative comes a day before Punjab in-charge Bhupesh Baghel is expected to meet the party high command and present his assessment of the situation in the state.
-
Guru Ravidas Centre Latest In AAP vs BJP Row Over Punjab's Dalit Votes
The proposed centre at Naugajan village, spread over around 10.5 acres, is estimated to cost about Rs 100 crore and will have a research and study facility focusing on the life and teachings of Guru Ravidas.
-
In Outreach To Sikhs, AAP Government Makes U-Turn On Extremist's Parole
In March 2026, the Punjab government had written to the Tihar Jail authorities recommending rejection of the parole application of Jagtar Singh Hawara. Now it has made a U-turn.
-
Faction Wars: How Internal Rifts Are Shaping Punjab's Polls
With the 2027 assembly elections drawing closer, Punjab's political parties face a common challenge: containing dissidence, uniting their factions and holding together for the campaign ahead.
-
Inside Punjab's 'Chief Minister Factory': Who Has Edge In Malwa?
The Malwa belt is dominated by the Jat Sikh landlord community, which makes up 35 to 40 per cent of the electorate.
-
Opposition Corners AAP In Punjab Assembly Over Sacrilege Law Demand
High drama unfolded during Zero Hour as Congress MLAs, along with SAD legislators Ganieve Kaur and Manpreet Singh Ayali, accused the AAP government of reneging on its commitment to strengthen the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026.
-
Congress Signals Support For Sikh Prisoners' Release Amid Bandi Sikh Politics
Former Congress MLA Gurkirat Singh Kotli, grandson of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, made a significant statement during a rally in Khanna.
-
In Congress vs Congress, Punjab Chief's Ticket Stance Publicly Contradicted
Former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Randhawa shared the stage at Issru near Khanna, while Warring wasn't present, adding to the buzz around the party's growing factional divide.
-
Jailed Extremist's Video Surfaces Ahead Of 'Bandi Sikh' March In Chandigarh
The August 15 agitation has also received the backing of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), giving the march added institutional weight.
-
Analysis: 'Bandi Sikh' Issue Shows Panthic Politics Broadening Beyond Akalis
For decades, the Akali Dal was seen as the natural political vehicle for Panthic issues. But that equation has weakened. The party itself has been fragmented and its political influence has declined.
-
Analysis: Why Punjab's Farmer Leaders Fail At Electoral Politics
They also attracted the attention of Punjabis living abroad. Logistical and financial help poured in, fuelling the agitation for one-and-half years.
-
Bhupinder Hooda's 'Part Time' Jab At Haryana Chief Minister Over Punjab Visits
Nayab Singh Saini has been actively involved in the BJP's political activities in Punjab. His visits have repeatedly drawn criticism from Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party leaders.
-
Analysis: Five Reasons A BJP-Akali Reunion Will Not Be Easy
Both BJP and Akali Dal tested the waters by contesting 2022 assembly and 2024 Lok Sabha elections solo but the results made them realise that had they fought together, the vote percentage might have gone up.
-
Analysis: How Drugs Issue Could Become BJP's Trump Card in Punjab
At the national level, the BJP government has also launched an anti-drug programme, allowing the party to frame the Punjab drug crisis not simply as a state law and order issue but as part of a larger national campaign against narcotics.
-
BJP's Organisational Reset In Punjab Faces Another Challenge: Alliance Buzz
Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon was summoned to Delhi. The Central leadership is learnt to have conveyed a clear message: Contain the rebellion, avoid arbitrary decisions and take everyone along.
-
Facing 'Battle Channi', Amarinder Warring Launches Outreach For Congress Workers
Titled "Sunday With Warring and Warriors", the initiative comes a day before Punjab in-charge Bhupesh Baghel is expected to meet the party high command and present his assessment of the situation in the state.
-
Guru Ravidas Centre Latest In AAP vs BJP Row Over Punjab's Dalit Votes
The proposed centre at Naugajan village, spread over around 10.5 acres, is estimated to cost about Rs 100 crore and will have a research and study facility focusing on the life and teachings of Guru Ravidas.
-
In Outreach To Sikhs, AAP Government Makes U-Turn On Extremist's Parole
In March 2026, the Punjab government had written to the Tihar Jail authorities recommending rejection of the parole application of Jagtar Singh Hawara. Now it has made a U-turn.
-
Faction Wars: How Internal Rifts Are Shaping Punjab's Polls
With the 2027 assembly elections drawing closer, Punjab's political parties face a common challenge: containing dissidence, uniting their factions and holding together for the campaign ahead.
-
Inside Punjab's 'Chief Minister Factory': Who Has Edge In Malwa?
The Malwa belt is dominated by the Jat Sikh landlord community, which makes up 35 to 40 per cent of the electorate.
-
Opposition Corners AAP In Punjab Assembly Over Sacrilege Law Demand
High drama unfolded during Zero Hour as Congress MLAs, along with SAD legislators Ganieve Kaur and Manpreet Singh Ayali, accused the AAP government of reneging on its commitment to strengthen the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026.
