Punjab Assembly Elections 2027
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Amid Alliance Suspense, Akali-BJP Student Wings Tie Up For University Polls
- Monday August 31, 2026
- India News | Reported by Gurpreet Singh Chhina
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
- Tuesday August 25, 2026
- India News | Reported by Gurpreet Singh Chhina
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
- Tuesday August 25, 2026
- India News | Reported by Gurpreet Singh Chhina
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
- Tuesday August 25, 2026
- India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
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
- Monday August 24, 2026
- India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh
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
- Friday August 21, 2026
- India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali
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
- Wednesday August 19, 2026
- India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali
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
- Wednesday August 19, 2026
- India News | Reported by Sushant Pareek, Edited by Anindita Sanyal
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
- Tuesday August 18, 2026
- India News | Written by Manjeet Sehgal
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
- Saturday August 15, 2026
- India News | Reported by Gurpreet Singh Chhina
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
- Friday August 14, 2026
- India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali
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
- Thursday August 13, 2026
- India News | Reported by Gurpreet Singh Chhina
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
- Thursday August 13, 2026
- India News | Reported by Manjeet Sehgal
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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Bhupinder Hooda's 'Part Time' Jab At Haryana Chief Minister Over Punjab Visits
- Tuesday August 11, 2026
- India News | Reported by Gurpreet Singh Chhina
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.
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www.ndtv.com
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Analysis: Five Reasons A BJP-Akali Reunion Will Not Be Easy
- Tuesday August 11, 2026
- India News | Written by Manjeet Sehgal
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.
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www.ndtv.com
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Amid Alliance Suspense, Akali-BJP Student Wings Tie Up For University Polls
- Monday August 31, 2026
- India News | Reported by Gurpreet Singh Chhina
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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www.ndtv.com
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Ram Rahim's Latest Jail Exit To Fuel Dera-vs-Panthic Politics In Punjab
- Tuesday August 25, 2026
- India News | Reported by Gurpreet Singh Chhina
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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www.ndtv.com
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BJP, AAP's Sports Outreach In Big Gen Z Push In Punjab
- Tuesday August 25, 2026
- India News | Reported by Gurpreet Singh Chhina
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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www.ndtv.com
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Akali Dal Spell-Checks Classroom Posters, AAP's 'Hatred For Punjab' Reply
- Tuesday August 25, 2026
- India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) resorted to sarcasm to attack the minister and the government.
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www.ndtv.com
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From Haryana To Punjab: Why The BJP Is Betting On Satish Poonia
- Monday August 24, 2026
- India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh
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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www.ndtv.com
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'Still Defending Him': AAP, BJP Slam Congress Over Sajjan Kumar Tributes
- Friday August 21, 2026
- India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali
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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www.ndtv.com
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Satyendar Jain Arrest Deja Vu for AAP Ahead Of Punjab Polls
- Wednesday August 19, 2026
- India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali
In 2022, Satyendar Jain was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate while handling AAP's campaign in Himachal Pradesh.
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www.ndtv.com
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For Punjab Polls, Satish Poonia May Use Haryana Blueprint, Team From Rajasthan
- Wednesday August 19, 2026
- India News | Reported by Sushant Pareek, Edited by Anindita Sanyal
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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www.ndtv.com
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Analysis: Sizable But Sidelined: Decoding Punjab's Migrant Demography
- Tuesday August 18, 2026
- India News | Written by Manjeet Sehgal
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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www.ndtv.com
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Congress Signals Support For Sikh Prisoners' Release Amid Bandi Sikh Politics
- Saturday August 15, 2026
- India News | Reported by Gurpreet Singh Chhina
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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www.ndtv.com
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Jailed Extremist's Video Surfaces Ahead Of 'Bandi Sikh' March In Chandigarh
- Friday August 14, 2026
- India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali
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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www.ndtv.com
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Analysis: 'Bandi Sikh' Issue Shows Panthic Politics Broadening Beyond Akalis
- Thursday August 13, 2026
- India News | Reported by Gurpreet Singh Chhina
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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www.ndtv.com
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Analysis: Why Punjab's Farmer Leaders Fail At Electoral Politics
- Thursday August 13, 2026
- India News | Reported by Manjeet Sehgal
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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www.ndtv.com
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Bhupinder Hooda's 'Part Time' Jab At Haryana Chief Minister Over Punjab Visits
- Tuesday August 11, 2026
- India News | Reported by Gurpreet Singh Chhina
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.
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www.ndtv.com
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Analysis: Five Reasons A BJP-Akali Reunion Will Not Be Easy
- Tuesday August 11, 2026
- India News | Written by Manjeet Sehgal
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.
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www.ndtv.com