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Split In Akali Dal Poses Major Challenge For 2027 Punjab Polls
For 23 years, the Akali Dal and the BJP shared a strong political alliance formed in 1997. The partnership successfully combined rural Sikh votes with urban Hindu votes and helped the alliance win elections in 1997, 2007 and 2012.
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How Municipal Poll Setback Brought Congress Factionalism To Fore In Punjab
The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) swept the local body polls, winning 958 wards. The Congress managed to secure only 397 wards, reigniting concerns within the party over leadership, internal unity and electoral strategy.
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AAP Sweeps Punjab Civic Polls, Wins 862 Wards, Congress Distant Second
Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab on Friday achieved an impressive victory in 102 civic bodies by winning 862 wards of the 1,765 that have been counted till now. A total of 1,977 wards went to the polls on May 26.
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After Voting For Punjab Local Polls, AAP-Congress Blame Game Over Violence
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) maintained that the government had issued clear directions to ensure no violations or violence took place.
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Ballot Papers To Be Used In Punjab Local Polls, BJP Demands EVMs
Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar-led delegation met with the State Election Commissioner and demanded that the elections be conducted using EVMs.
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Counting Of Votes For Punjab Local Body Polls Underway, AAP Wins In 927 Zones
Counting of votes for the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections in Punjab was underway on Wednesday even as the ruling AAP claimed it registered victories in more than 900 zones.
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Only 48% Turnout In Punjab's Rural Body Polls, Opposition Alleges Violence
Polling for Punjab's zila parishad and block samiti elections ended amid allegations of violence and a subdued voter response, with only 48 per cent turnout recorded across the state.
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Illegal Detention, Local Bodies Polls: Court Setbacks For Punjab Government
The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has been hit by two sharp setbacks in a span of days.
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AAP's Man Of The Moment, Bhagwant Mann, Eyes Prime Time
He may not be a full-time entertainer anymore but Bhagwant Mann, 48, remains a crowd-puller and, now, if the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) latest tele-vote is to be believed, its most bankable local face ahead of next month's elections.
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Congress Sweeps Punjab Urban Polls. Amarinder Singh Says '2022 Teaser'
The Congress party today made a clean sweep of Punjab's seven municipal corporations in the state local body polls. The party bagged all the bodies for which the results were declared today: Moga, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Abohar, Pathankot, Batala, and Bathinda - the last one also being the most stunning result of the day as it was after 53 years th...
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Punjab Municipal Election Results 2021 Live Updates: Congress Sweeps Punjab Urban Body Polls
The Congress party has won all the seven municipal corporations in Punjab for which the results were declared today. The party has won Abohar, Bathinda, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Pathankot, Moga and Batla.
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After Delhi Victory, AAP Plans Taking The Local Route To Go National
Buoyed by its massive victory in the Delhi assembly polls, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to contest local body elections across the country as part of an ambitious plan to expand its presence beyond the national capital.
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Punjab Local Body Polls: Voting Ends, Counting On September 22
Polling to the zila parishads and panchayat samitis took place across Punjab on Thursday amid stray reports of clashes between Congress and SAD workers. The voting began at 8 am and went on till 4. The counting of votes will take place on September 22.
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BJP Government May Call Early Lok Sabha Polls: Navjot Singh Sidhu
Punjab Local Bodies Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu said today that the BJP-led NDA government at the centre is likely to go for an early Lok Sabha election.
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Red Carpet Treatment In Amarinder Singh's Polling Booth. Why That's Okay
A red carpet rolled out in a polling booth in Patiala where Capitan Amarinder Singh and his family will cast their vote triggered accusations from rival parties that the special treatment was aimed at the Congress' chief ministerial candidate, a local royal. Patiala is one of the two assembly seats from where Amarinder Singh is contesting.
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Split In Akali Dal Poses Major Challenge For 2027 Punjab Polls
For 23 years, the Akali Dal and the BJP shared a strong political alliance formed in 1997. The partnership successfully combined rural Sikh votes with urban Hindu votes and helped the alliance win elections in 1997, 2007 and 2012.
-
How Municipal Poll Setback Brought Congress Factionalism To Fore In Punjab
The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) swept the local body polls, winning 958 wards. The Congress managed to secure only 397 wards, reigniting concerns within the party over leadership, internal unity and electoral strategy.
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AAP Sweeps Punjab Civic Polls, Wins 862 Wards, Congress Distant Second
Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab on Friday achieved an impressive victory in 102 civic bodies by winning 862 wards of the 1,765 that have been counted till now. A total of 1,977 wards went to the polls on May 26.
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After Voting For Punjab Local Polls, AAP-Congress Blame Game Over Violence
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) maintained that the government had issued clear directions to ensure no violations or violence took place.
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Ballot Papers To Be Used In Punjab Local Polls, BJP Demands EVMs
Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar-led delegation met with the State Election Commissioner and demanded that the elections be conducted using EVMs.
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Counting Of Votes For Punjab Local Body Polls Underway, AAP Wins In 927 Zones
Counting of votes for the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections in Punjab was underway on Wednesday even as the ruling AAP claimed it registered victories in more than 900 zones.
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Only 48% Turnout In Punjab's Rural Body Polls, Opposition Alleges Violence
Polling for Punjab's zila parishad and block samiti elections ended amid allegations of violence and a subdued voter response, with only 48 per cent turnout recorded across the state.
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Illegal Detention, Local Bodies Polls: Court Setbacks For Punjab Government
The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has been hit by two sharp setbacks in a span of days.
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AAP's Man Of The Moment, Bhagwant Mann, Eyes Prime Time
He may not be a full-time entertainer anymore but Bhagwant Mann, 48, remains a crowd-puller and, now, if the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) latest tele-vote is to be believed, its most bankable local face ahead of next month's elections.
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Congress Sweeps Punjab Urban Polls. Amarinder Singh Says '2022 Teaser'
The Congress party today made a clean sweep of Punjab's seven municipal corporations in the state local body polls. The party bagged all the bodies for which the results were declared today: Moga, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Abohar, Pathankot, Batala, and Bathinda - the last one also being the most stunning result of the day as it was after 53 years th...
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Punjab Municipal Election Results 2021 Live Updates: Congress Sweeps Punjab Urban Body Polls
The Congress party has won all the seven municipal corporations in Punjab for which the results were declared today. The party has won Abohar, Bathinda, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Pathankot, Moga and Batla.
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After Delhi Victory, AAP Plans Taking The Local Route To Go National
Buoyed by its massive victory in the Delhi assembly polls, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to contest local body elections across the country as part of an ambitious plan to expand its presence beyond the national capital.
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Punjab Local Body Polls: Voting Ends, Counting On September 22
Polling to the zila parishads and panchayat samitis took place across Punjab on Thursday amid stray reports of clashes between Congress and SAD workers. The voting began at 8 am and went on till 4. The counting of votes will take place on September 22.
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BJP Government May Call Early Lok Sabha Polls: Navjot Singh Sidhu
Punjab Local Bodies Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu said today that the BJP-led NDA government at the centre is likely to go for an early Lok Sabha election.
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Red Carpet Treatment In Amarinder Singh's Polling Booth. Why That's Okay
A red carpet rolled out in a polling booth in Patiala where Capitan Amarinder Singh and his family will cast their vote triggered accusations from rival parties that the special treatment was aimed at the Congress' chief ministerial candidate, a local royal. Patiala is one of the two assembly seats from where Amarinder Singh is contesting.
