Punjab polls

Punjab Assembly Polls 2022: CM Charanjit Channi files nomination papers from Bhadaur

“I have come with a mission in Malwa (region),” Channi said after filing his nomination papers, adding that this area is backward in terms of development.

Feb 01, 2022, 13:39 PM IST

Punjab polls: Congress releases 3rd list of candidates, CM Charanjit Singh Channi to fight from two seats

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi will fight the Assembly polls from Bhadaur and Chamkaur Sahib constituencies. 

Jan 30, 2022, 18:53 PM IST

Photos of only Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh in govt offices if AAP comes to power in Punjab: Kejriwal

"Photos of Babasaheb Ambedkar and Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh will be put up in all government offices, so that by looking at these photos, we and the next generation can draw inspiration from them," said Arvind Kejriwal.

Jan 30, 2022, 16:35 PM IST

'If you have guts then contest polls only from Amritsar East': Sidhu challenges Majithia

Talking to reporters after filing his nomination papers from Amritsar East, Sidhu said, "If you (Bikram Singh Majithia) have guts then leave Majitha and contest elections only from the Amritsar East."

Jan 29, 2022, 17:08 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal’s promise: No new tax to be imposed in Punjab if AAP comes to power

Arvind Kejriwal also promised if voted to power the AAP government would begin doorstep delivery service and Mohalla clinics in Punjab. 

Jan 29, 2022, 16:47 PM IST

‘Navjot Singh Sidhu is a failed model’: SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia hits out at Punjab Congress chief

Hitting out at Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is also contesting from Amritsar East, SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia called him a “failed model.” 

Jan 28, 2022, 20:04 PM IST

Punjab polls: Congress' CM candidate to be announced soon, says Sachin Pilot

Sachin Pilot said, "Like Rahul Gandhi had said we do not usually declare the situation in state but the situation here is different. Workers had demanded the chief ministerial face. So Rahul Gandhi said that announcement will be made soon after consulting the workers."

Jan 28, 2022, 17:12 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu vs Bikram Singh Majithia: Poll battle gets tougher in Punjab’s Amritsar East assembly constituency

Making the battle tough, SAD (B) has fielded former Akali minister Bikram Singh Majithia against Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu from Amritsar East constituency. 

Jan 27, 2022, 20:59 PM IST

Ground Report: Who will win in the upcoming polls in Majitha?

Who will win the upcoming polls in Majitha where majority of the population is engaged in farming for livelihood? One among the burning issues in Majitha is the use of drugs among the youth. The AAP, Congress and Akali Dal are prepping up to put up their best show in Majitha in the upcoming Punjab polls.

Jan 27, 2022, 19:56 PM IST

Punjab polls: Charanjit Channi or Sidhu? Rahul Gandhi says Congress workers to decide on CM face

Rahul Gandhi said, “We will ask Congress workers to decide Punjab Chief Ministerial candidate.”

Jan 27, 2022, 19:52 PM IST

Punjab Assembly polls: Rahul Gandhi, CM Charanjit Singh Channi, Navjot Singh Sidhu offer prayers at Golden Temple

Taking to Twitter, Rahul Gandhi wrote that he and the Congress candidates prayed for the future of Punjab at Harmandir Sahib. 

Jan 27, 2022, 15:33 PM IST

Punjab election 2022: Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia to contest against Navjot Singh Sidhu

Congress' Navjot Singh Sidhu has retained his candidature from his traditional seat of Amritsar East for the upcoming Punjab polls, that are scheduled for February 14. The counting of votes will take place on March 10. 

Jan 26, 2022, 20:22 PM IST

Free hand to Punjab Police, will form drug task force with no political interference: AAP's Bhagwant Mann ahead of polls

In order to make Punjab “addiction-free”, AAP's Bhagwant Mann said, “If we form govt, will give free hand to Punjab Police...will form a drug task force for a (drug) addiction-free Punjab which will have no political interference.”

Jan 26, 2022, 16:05 PM IST

Nomination for Punjab Elections 2022 begins from today

The process of nomination will start from today for the assembly elections to be held in Punjab next month. Candidates will be able to file nominations till February 1. Only two people will be allowed to accompany the candidate who has filed the nomination papers.

Jan 25, 2022, 08:56 AM IST

'Got message from Pak to make Sidhu minister': Amarinder Singh's sensational claim

"I removed Mr Sidhu from the job, the man was totally incompetent, incapable and totally useless. In seventy days he didn't complete a file. I told him I don't want you in my government," said Amarinder Singh.

Jan 24, 2022, 22:46 PM IST

Punjab polls: BJP to contest on 65 seats, ally Captain Amarinder Singh's PLC gets 37

Punjab polls: Bharatiya Janata Party will contest on 65 seats in Punjab, while its ally, Captain Amarinder Singh-led PLC will fight on 37. The seat-sharing was announced by BJP chief JP Nadda in Punjab.

Jan 24, 2022, 16:03 PM IST

Punjab polls: BJP to contest on 65 seats, ally Amarinder Singh's PLC gets 37

Punjab polls: Bharatiya Janata Party will contest on 65 seats in Punjab, while its ally, Captain Amarinder Singh-led PLC will fight on 37. The seat-sharing was announced by BJP chief JP Nadda in Punjab.

Jan 24, 2022, 16:02 PM IST

The For Of Politics: The Indian Voter Wants Clarity Of Intent

Political parties are often unable to cut through the noise and tell the voter what they want to do for them. 

Jan 24, 2022, 10:58 AM IST

Punjab Lok Congress releases first list of 22 candidates, Amarinder Singh to contest from Patiala Urban

The PLC has been allotted 37 to contest out of the 117 seats in Punjab as part of its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and SAD (Sanyukt). 

Jan 23, 2022, 17:26 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal makes big claim, says ED planning to arrest Satyendar Jain before Punjab polls

The Aam Aadmi Party chief also attacked Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi and said that they will not cry like him.

Jan 23, 2022, 13:22 PM IST