Punjab Assembly Election 2027
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Analysis: Five Stages, One Election: What Baba Bakala Reveals About Punjab Polls
Baba Bakala has hosted rival rallies before. That part is tradition. What made this year different was that all five formations - the Congress, AAP, BJP, SAD and the Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), put up separate stages on the same day
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Akali-BJP Experiment Gets Students' Stamp Ahead Of Punjab Polls
ABVP's Ankit Vidhan was elected president of the Panjab University Campus Students Council, with the Shiromani Akali Dal's student wing - Students Organisation of India or SOI - backing his candidature.
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Amid Alliance Suspense, Akali-BJP Student Wings Tie Up For University Polls
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad or ABVP, affiliated with the BJP, and the Shiromani Akali Dal-backed Students' Organisation of India (SOI) announced an alliance on Sunday.
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Ram Rahim's Latest Jail Exit To Fuel Dera-vs-Panthic Politics In Punjab
The timing of his release is significant because the Dera Sacha Sauda has a vast network of followers in Punjab, particularly in the Malwa region. The sect has historically been viewed as capable of influencing voters in several Assembly constituencies.
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BJP, AAP's Sports Outreach In Big Gen Z Push In Punjab
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to interact with students on August 27 as part of the "Khelo India Samvad" programme
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Akali Dal Spell-Checks Classroom Posters, AAP's 'Hatred For Punjab' Reply
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) resorted to sarcasm to attack the minister and the government.
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From Haryana To Punjab: Why The BJP Is Betting On Satish Poonia
Satish Poonia is back to his signature style of election management. He is building grassroots poll blueprints, replicating his structured Haryana campaign approach.
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'Still Defending Him': AAP, BJP Slam Congress Over Sajjan Kumar Tributes
While tributes from Congress leaders outside Punjab have triggered a political backlash, the Punjab Congress leadership has so far maintained silence on the issue.
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Satyendar Jain Arrest Deja Vu for AAP Ahead Of Punjab Polls
In 2022, Satyendar Jain was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate while handling AAP's campaign in Himachal Pradesh.
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For Punjab Polls, Satish Poonia May Use Haryana Blueprint, Team From Rajasthan
Rajasthan's border districts were a key part of Poonia's Haryana strategy. Party workers from the neighbouring state were sent to areas where they already had personal contacts. They worked with local BJP workers and helped in election management.
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Analysis: Sizable But Sidelined: Decoding Punjab's Migrant Demography
Government data shows that migrant labourers account for 12 to 15 per cent of Punjab's population; the majority (80 to 90 per cent) come from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Analysis: Five Stages, One Election: What Baba Bakala Reveals About Punjab Polls
Baba Bakala has hosted rival rallies before. That part is tradition. What made this year different was that all five formations - the Congress, AAP, BJP, SAD and the Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), put up separate stages on the same day
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Akali-BJP Experiment Gets Students' Stamp Ahead Of Punjab Polls
ABVP's Ankit Vidhan was elected president of the Panjab University Campus Students Council, with the Shiromani Akali Dal's student wing - Students Organisation of India or SOI - backing his candidature.
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Amid Alliance Suspense, Akali-BJP Student Wings Tie Up For University Polls
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad or ABVP, affiliated with the BJP, and the Shiromani Akali Dal-backed Students' Organisation of India (SOI) announced an alliance on Sunday.
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Ram Rahim's Latest Jail Exit To Fuel Dera-vs-Panthic Politics In Punjab
The timing of his release is significant because the Dera Sacha Sauda has a vast network of followers in Punjab, particularly in the Malwa region. The sect has historically been viewed as capable of influencing voters in several Assembly constituencies.
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BJP, AAP's Sports Outreach In Big Gen Z Push In Punjab
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to interact with students on August 27 as part of the "Khelo India Samvad" programme
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Akali Dal Spell-Checks Classroom Posters, AAP's 'Hatred For Punjab' Reply
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) resorted to sarcasm to attack the minister and the government.
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From Haryana To Punjab: Why The BJP Is Betting On Satish Poonia
Satish Poonia is back to his signature style of election management. He is building grassroots poll blueprints, replicating his structured Haryana campaign approach.
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'Still Defending Him': AAP, BJP Slam Congress Over Sajjan Kumar Tributes
While tributes from Congress leaders outside Punjab have triggered a political backlash, the Punjab Congress leadership has so far maintained silence on the issue.
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Satyendar Jain Arrest Deja Vu for AAP Ahead Of Punjab Polls
In 2022, Satyendar Jain was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate while handling AAP's campaign in Himachal Pradesh.
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For Punjab Polls, Satish Poonia May Use Haryana Blueprint, Team From Rajasthan
Rajasthan's border districts were a key part of Poonia's Haryana strategy. Party workers from the neighbouring state were sent to areas where they already had personal contacts. They worked with local BJP workers and helped in election management.
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Analysis: Sizable But Sidelined: Decoding Punjab's Migrant Demography
Government data shows that migrant labourers account for 12 to 15 per cent of Punjab's population; the majority (80 to 90 per cent) come from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
