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Congress Appoints New Party Chief & CLP Leader In Punjab
The Congress appointed Amrinder Singh Brar as the new Party Chief in Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC.) In addition, the Sonia Gandhi-led INC also named MP Pratap Singh Bajwa as the new Congress Legislative Party leader in the Assembly. Announced on April 10, the decision was taken a month after the party lost in the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections 2022, against the Aam Aadmi Party.
Tags: Congress, Punjab, Legislative Assembly Leader, AAP, Punjab Elections 2022
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Arvind Kejriwal's AAP Leads In Punjab, Crosses Majority Mark In Early Trends
Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is leading in 88 seats, in the Punjab Assembly elections 2022. As per early counting of votes, the Arvind Kejriwal party is set to make clear victory, as it crossed the majority mark, which is 59 seats for total 117 Assembly seats. Besides AAP, the BJP is leading in 4 seats, the INC (14), and SAD (8). The final result announcement is awaited.
Tags: Punjab Elections 2022, Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party
Courtesy: ANI
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Sonu Sood's Car Seized At Moga Polling Booth: Punjab Assembly Elections
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood's car was seized to enter Punjab polling booths, on the election day, February 20. The actor was allegedly stopped to avoid influence in voting, when he was attempting to enter Moga district, confirmed district Public Relation officer. He further added, action will be taken against Sood if he tries to step outside his house. Notably, Sood's sister Malvika is contesting as MLA from Moga district.
Tags: Sonu Sood, Moga District, Congress, Punjab Elections 2022, Election Commission
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Amit Shah, Priyanka Gandhi & Arvind Kejriwal To Hold Rallies On Feb 13: Punjab Assembly Polls
Political parties like the BJP, the AAP and Congress are set to campaign in poll bound Punjab, on February 13. While Amit Shah (3) will campaign for BJP, Priyanka Gandhi (2) and Arvind Kejriwal (2) will be campaigning for Congress and AAP, respectively. Punjab population will witness a total of seven rallies in the State, ahead of the Punjab polls, scheduled on February 20.
Tags: Punjab Elections 2022, Arvind Kejriwal, priyanka gandhi, Amit Shah, campaign
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Punjab CM Takes Dig At Arvind Kejriwal Over Allegations Of Illegal Mining
After getting clean-chit in illegal mining allegations by Punjab police, Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi took a dig at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. Ahead of Punjab Assembly polls, on February 20, CM Channi said, "Arvind Kejriwal is a liar.. tried levelling several allegations against me, but none were true. They complained to the governor, they ordered inquiry, truth prevails". Notably, AAP alleged Channi of illegal mining in Chamkaur Sahib… read-more
Tags: Illegal Mining, Chamkaur Saheb Assembly, Punjab Elections 2022, CM Charanjit Singh Channi, Arvind Kejriwal
Courtesy: ANI
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Congress Leader Jagmohan Kang Quits Party, Joins AAP: Punjab
Former Punjab minister and Congress leader, Jagmohan Singh Kang and his sons, Yadvinder Singh Kang and Amarinder Singh Kang joined AAP, on February 1. Kang left congress over denial of party ticket from the Kharar Assembly segment. AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and Raghav Chadha welcomed Kang and Sons to the party via Twitter. Notably, Congress gave the party ticket from the Kharar seat to Vijay Sharma.
Tags: politics, Punjab, Jagmohan singh kang, AAP, Punjab Elections 2022
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SKM Farmer Union Is Not Contesting Punjab Election: Rakesh Tikait
The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha leader Rakesh Tikait, on December 26, denied to contest any election. Addressing the media, the Farmer leader said, the SKM is not going to contest elections in Punjab and it's all rumour. When asked about the launch of Political front by Kisan Union, Rakesh Tikait said, they have no idea and will comment about it after a meeting, scheduled on January 15.
Tags: Political Party, SKM, rakesh tikait, Punjab Elections 2022, Punjab
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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Congress Forms Committees To Ensure Victory In Punjab Elections 2022
Ahead of the 2022 Punjab Assembly election, Congress announced committees for the Election. AICC general secretary Ajay Maken will head the screening committee. The screening committee includes secretary in-charge of Chhattisgarh Chandan Yadav and AICC Joint Secretary Krishna Allavaru. Besides, the Party appointed Ambika Soni as Election Coordination Committee's chairperson, Pratap Singh Bajwa as the Manifesto Committee's chairperson, and… read-more
Tags: Ajay makan, Congress Party, Punjab Elections 2022, Punjab, Elections
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SAD Announces 4 New Candidates For Punjab Assembly Elections 2022
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD,) on November 28 announced four more candidates for the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections. Nusrat Ali Khan, Gur Iqbal Singh, Rohit Vohra, and Rajanbir Singh were given tickets to contest the 2022 elections. However, SAD declares 88 Members of the Legislative Assembly candidates. The SAD is going to contest Assembly elections along with the Bahujan Samaj Party, after breaking an alliance with the BJP.
Tags: Punjab Elections 2022, SAD, Punjab, Assembly Elections
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
