Punjab Polls 2017

AAP Punjab Lashes out at Central Leadership; Resolves for Autonomy of state unit

After facing a defeat in the Punjab Assembly elections, Punjab leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held a meeting on Monday (March 21) at Jalandhar and claimed that “total control over AAP’s Punjab unit by leaders from the Centre” was the main reason behind the party’s poor performance in the state.

Regionalism takes a beating in Aam Aadmi Party’s rout in Punjab polls [Op-ED]

Just held 2017 Punjab assembly election has not proved a different game from what RSS brand nationalism played on the demographically polarized chessboard of other northern Indian states that went to polls simultaneously.

HS Phoolka is Leader of AAP in Punjab Assembly; Sukhpal Khaira appointed as Chief Whip

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has reportedly chosen Dakha MLA Harwinder Singh Phoolka as leader of Aam Aadmi Party's legislators in Punjab.

Overall Analysis of Punjab Election 2017 Results – Talk with Bhai Ajmer Singh & Bhai Mandhir Singh [Video]

Counting of votes for Punjab State Assembly Elections was held on March 11, 2017 in which Congress party had a surprising victory with a clear majority of 77 seats out of total 117 seats.

Capt. Amarinder to be sworn in as new Punjab CM on March 16

Captain Amarinder Singh was on Sunday unanimously elected the new leader of the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) in Punjab, after which he formally met the governor to stake claim to government formation, thus clearing the decks for him to be sworn in as the new chief minister of the state.

Full Copy of Congress Party’s Punjab Election 2017 Manifesto

A copy of election manifesto of the Congress party for Punjab state assembly elections 2017 is being shared here for the information of readers/visitors of the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN).

Official Press Release by Capt. Amarinder on Punjab Election Results 2017

Capt Amarinder thanks Punjab people, Congress high command & workers for massive victory Formal election as CLP leader in Chandigarh tomorrow, to meet Rahul Gandhi soon on cabinet formation.

Jalalabad Final Result: Sukhbir Badal defeats Bhagwant Mann with a clear margin of over 18K votes

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) chief and Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Badal today managed to retain his seat Jalalabad constituency.

Capt. Amarinder Singh wins from Pataila; Looses to Parkash Singh Badal from Lambi

The Congress party returned to power in Punjab after counting of votes for Punjab assembly elections were held today.

Final Result of Bholath Constituency: Aam Aadmi Party leader Sukhpal Khaira wins

Congress party's rebel and Aam Aadmi Party candidate from Bholath constituency has won with a margin of 8,202 votes.

Ropar Final Result Declared: AAP candidate Amarjit Singh Sandoa wins: Dr. Daljit Cheema lasts 3rd

Aam Aadmi Party candidate Amarjit Singh Sandoa has won Rupnagar (Ropar) constituency with a margin of over 23 thousand votes.

Jalalabad Constituency Results: Sukhbir Badal Leading; Bhagwant Mann jumps to 2nd place

In a high stakes electoral battle Shiromani Akali Dal Badal chief Sukhbir Badal is leading the Jalalabad Constituency at the time of writing this news (10:20 am).

Punjab Election 2017 Results: Congress Leading in Initial Trends; AAP & Badal-BJP fighting for 2nd place

At the time of writing this news, trends from 105 constituencies were available of which Congress was leading on 55 seats, while SAD (Badal)-BJP was leading on 26 seats (SAD Badal 21, BJP 5).

Complete List of Winners and Losing Candidates in Punjab Assembly Elections 2017

Polling for Punjab State Assembly elections were held on February 04, 2017. The counting of votes is being carried out on March 11, 2017.

Counting of Votes For Punjab, UP, Goa, Manipur & Uttrakhand Today; Results expected by Evening

Counting of votes for state assembly elections held in five regions of the subcontinent namely- Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa will begin today at around 8 am.

Counting Of Votes For Punjab Assembly Election 2017 To Begin Tomorrow (11th March) Morning

With only few hours remaining the counting for the vote for Punjab state assembly election, 2017 that were contested on over 117 seats shall begin on 11th Mar

Punjab Assembly Elections 2017 Exit Poll Results: cVoter Predicts AAP; India Today-Axis predicts Congress

SAD (Badal)-BJP alliance in Punjab is facing a crushing defeat, two exit polls predicted on Thursday but were divided on whether the Congress or the Aam Aadmi Party would form the next government.

Capt Amarinder projects 65 (+/-) seats for Congress in Punjab polls

Exuding optimism of his party sweeping the Punjab assembly polls with around 65 seats, Punjab Congress president Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday claimed there had been a clear swing in favour of the Congress in the last 48 hours before poll.

AAP urges ECI to Restrict Activities within Voting Machines Storage Compunds

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday (Feb. 14) appealed to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab to completely restrict any sort of activity within the compound where Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are stored in the state.

AAP Candidate Breaches Strongroom Security In Jalandhar, Cop Suspended For Laxity

A Punjab Police constable found guilty of laxity was suspended on Sunday when an Aam Adami Party (AAP) candidate from the Phillaur assembly segment Saroop Singh

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