Voters voting

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2.14 Crore Voters To Decide Fate Of 1,304 Candidates: 2022 Punjab Elections

Punjab Assembly elections are underway on February 20. The Election Commission confirmed smooth polling, which started at 8 am, with over 20% voters turnout till 11 am. Notably, 1,304 candidates are in the fray to contest for 117 Assembly seats. The BJP-SAD and Amarinder Singh's new party in alliance are contesting against the Congress and AAP, to win the 2022 elections. 2.14 crore voters will vote at 24,689 polling-stations. 

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 - 12:26 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: punjab assembly elections, BJP, Congress Party, Voters, Punjab

Courtesy: The Hindu

Arvind Kejriwal

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Arvind Kejriwal Campaigns In Jalalabad For Punjab Assembly Elections

The fight for Punjab Assembly elections intensified with regular campaigns. Arvind Kejriwal's AAP left no stone unturned to attract voters and campaign in Punjab. On February 18, the AAP President promised water supply and took a dig at the Congress. During the Nukkad Sabha in Jalalabad, Kejriwal said, Congress didn't even supply water to 150 villages, but AAP will. Notably, Punjab Assembly elections are scheduled on February 20.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 - 07:17 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: punjab assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party, Arvind Kejriwal, Campaigns, Indian National Congress

Courtesy: ANI

Rahul Gandhi

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Rahul Gandhi Addresses Rally In Hoshiarpur, Slams BJP: Punjab Assembly Elections

Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, addressed a rally in Hoshiarpur, ahead of Punjab Assembly elections. During the rally, Gandhi criticized the Modi Government, saying the 2016 Demonization was a major reason for unemployment in Indian states.  He said, the decision affected small, large, poor, middle class and other population of India. He said, the BJP Government promised Rs 15 lakh to youths, but never fulfilled. 

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 - 06:41 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Rahul Gandhi, Bharatiya Janata Party, PM Modi, Unemployment rate, punjab assembly elections

BJP release manifesto

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BJP-SAD-PLC Jointly Release Manifesto For Punjab Assembly Elections

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Amarinder Singh's new Punjab Lok Congress (PLC) jointly released manifesto, on February 12. During an event, the leaders of the BJP, SAD and PLC addressed a press conference and released a manifesto, which promises stability in Punjab. Notably, the three political parties are contesting the upcoming assembly elections, scheduled on February 20. The results would be announced on March… read-more

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 - 08:32 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: punjab assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party, manifesto, Assembly Elections, Grand Alliance

Courtesy: ANI

Navjot Singh Sidhu and CM Charanjit Singh Channi

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Rahul Gandhi Reveals Congress CM Face In Punjab: Punjab Assembly Elections

Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, on February 6, addressed a virtual public meeting from Ludhiana. During the meeting, Gandhi sharing stage with two contenders, Navjot Singh Sidhu and Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi, announced Channi to be the Punjab CM face in the 2022 elections, on February 20. While Channi extended gratitude, Navjot Singh accepted Rahul Gandhi's decision and said will work for the party.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 - 05:39 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: punjab assembly elections, charanjit singh channi, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Punjab, Rahul Gandhi

Courtesy: The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi

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Rahul Gandhi To Announce Punjab CM Candidate On Feb 6: Assembly Polls

Former President of the Indian National Congress Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to announce Chief Ministerial candidate for Punjab. Navjot Singh Sidhu and Charanjit Singh Channi are likely options for the CM face. The final announcement is to be made, on February 6 during Awaz Punjab di, virtual rally at 2 pm, from Ludhiana. Meanwhile, Punjab Assembly elections are scheduled on February 20.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 - 08:34 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: punjab assembly elections, Rahul Gandhi, Ludhiana, CM Charanjit Singh Channi, punjab cm candidate

Courtesy: The Tribune

 Election Commission of India

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EC Postpones Punjab Assembly Elections To Feb 20

The Election Commission of India (ECI) postponed polling for the Punjab Assembly elections to February 20. Previously the elections were scheduled on February 14, but was rescheduled after a meeting, on January 17. Reportedly, Punjab ministers and political parties asked the ECI to postpone, in view of the Guru Ravidas Jayanti, on January 16. Now, the voting will be on February 20 and results to be announced on March 10.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 - 03:29 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: punjab assembly elections, Punjab Government, Guru Ravidas Jayanti, Election Commission Of India, Assembly Elections

Courtesy: India.com

Gurnam Singh Charuni

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Farmers' Union Leader Gurnam Singh Charuni Launches New Party Ahead Of Punjab Polls

Farmer's leader Gurnam Singh Charuni, on December 18, launched 'Sanyukt Sangharsh Party'. "Politics has become polluted. There's a need to change it. Policymakers are promoting capitalism and policies are being framed to favour capitalist," said Charuni in a press conference in Chandigarh. He further stated that nothing is done in this country for a poor man. The new party has been launched ahead of the Punjab Assembly… read-more

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 - 04:40 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: punjab assembly elections, gurnam singh charuni, Chandigarh, press conference, new political party

Courtesy: ANI

Arvind Kejriwal

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Arvind Kejriwal Campaigns In Jalandhar, Promises Sports University If In Power

Intensifying campaigning for Punjab elections, the AAP President Arvind Kejriwal promised a sports university and an international airport in Jalandhar. On December 15, Delhi CM said, "when the AAP forms government, the country's biggest sports university will be set up in Jalandhar". Furthermore, Kejriwal assured to clear a long pending demand of an international airport, if AAP wins the Punjab Assembly elections in 2022.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 - 09:44 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Arvind Kejriwal, punjab assembly elections, Jalandhar, AAP, Punjab

Courtesy: Zee News