Can a party grow nationally on a populist plank? AAP seems keen to deliver on the promises in Punjab and promote its model of governance The Hindu · Mar 24, 2022
AAP wave rises on support from all castes, communities Congress saw massive decline among both the Hindu and the Sikh Dalit voters The Hindu · Mar 13, 2022
Analysis | AAP’s Punjab win shows acceptance of ‘alternative politics’, trust-deficit towards ‘traditional’ parties Stalwarts of Congress and SAD faced drubbing at the hands of relatively newcomers of AAP The Hindu · Mar 10, 2022
Challenger in jail, all quiet in hot seat AMRITSAR: The hottest contest of the 2022 Punjab assembly elections was fought in Amritsar East constituency, between former SAD minister Bikram Singh Majithia and Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu. The Times of India · Mar 10, 2022
Verdict Day: Future at stake, all parties jittery in Punjab CHANDIGARH/JALANDHAR: After a largely silent electorate painted a hazy picture with virtually no signs of a clear wave in favour of any party, the results of the Punjab assembly election will make everything clear on Thursday. The Times of India · Mar 9, 2022
Exit polls should be banned, says Shiromani Akali Dal chief AMRITSAR: Days after several exit polls predicted a clean sweep for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab assembly elections, Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday said that he does not believe in them and further mentioned that exit polls and opinion polls should be banned. The Times of India · Mar 9, 2022
Has spl term loan to fight militancy in Punjab really bled exchequer? CHANDIGARH: The Congress and the SAD-BJP alliance, who ruled Punjab after the militancy period, have blamed Rs 5,800 crore special term loan taken between 1984-85 and 1993-94 to fight militancy for bleeding the state exchequer. The Times of India · Mar 3, 2022
Another farm stir-like moment brewing for BJP? JALANDHAR: Apart from several other important issues, the upcoming government in Punjab already has a major task cut out for it as the amendment in rules for appointment of Bhakra Beas Management Board members is becoming a major political issue in the state. Already the Congress, the Shiromani Akali Dal… The Times of India · Feb 27, 2022
4 Amritsar & Ludhiana seats record less than 60% turnout, 11 in Malwa over 80% BATHINDA: The four assembly segments recorded the polling percentage at less than 60% which is much lower than the overall percentage of 71.95% in Punjab in the February 20 assembly elections. Against this, the 11 assembly segments recorded polling percentage at or over 80% which is at least 8% more… The Times of India · Feb 21, 2022
AAP does not have any relation with Punjab, says SAD's Parkash Singh Badal LAMBI: Former Punjab chief minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Parkash Singh Badal on Sunday took a dig at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), saying the party does not have any relation with Punjab. The Times of India · Feb 20, 2022
Candidates give final push to poll campaign on last day MOHALI: Roadshows, public meetings and door-to-door visits marked the last day of the campaigning for the Punjab assembly elections here on Friday. The Times of India · Feb 19, 2022
Majithia: Asr East like war-torn Kabul AMRITSAR: On the last day of campaigning, SAD(B) candidate from Amritsar East assembly constituency, Bikram Singh Majithia gave slogans of ‘vote for change’ and ‘vote for hope’. The Times of India · Feb 19, 2022
Manish Sisodia campaigns in Asr’s ‘hottest’ seat AMRITSAR: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia on Friday campaigned for the party’s candidate from Amritsar East, Jeevan Jyot Kaur, who is locked in a tough contest against Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu and SAD senior leader Bikram Singh Majithia. The Times of India · Feb 19, 2022
Poll results will surprise armchair analysts: Badal CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal(SAD) patron and former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Friday said the Punjab state assembly election results will surprise many armchair analysts. The Times of India · Feb 18, 2022
The Times of India · Feb 18, 2022 SAD (S) promises justice in sacrilege cases CHANDIGARH: If BJP, Punjab Lok Congress (PLC) and Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) alliance came to power, ensuring justice to the Sikh community in sacrilege cases would be the priority of their government, SAD (Sanyukt) president Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa pledged on Friday.
The Hindu · Feb 18, 2022 Narrative for change gets under way in Punjab Congress is focusing on Dalit votes this time; AAP has an edge of perception, Akali Dal is in the reckoning
The Times of India · Feb 18, 2022 Punjab assembly election: How BJP, Congress, SAD are united in attacking AAP NEW DELHI: With Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerging as the main challenger of the incumbent Congress government in Punjab ahead of the February 20 assembly election, it is facing the brunt of the attack from all the other main opposition parties.
The Times of India · Feb 17, 2022 Defeat Capt, Badals: Sarna JALANDHAR: SAD (Delhi) president Paramjit Singh Sarna on Thursday appealed to the voters in Punjab to ensure the defeat of SAD (B) as it was responsible for sacrilege incidents and Behbal Kalan police firing in 2015.
The Times of India · Feb 17, 2022 ‘Drug mafia, corrupt leaders ruined lives’ PATIALA: Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Punjab chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann and Sangrur MP launched a scathing attack on the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Badal family. On Thursday, Mann campaigned in favour of AAP candidates in various constituencies of Patiala.
The Times of India · Feb 16, 2022 Sidhu will be in jail once SAD forms govt: Sukhbir Badal MOHALI: Shiromani Akali Dal president and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal lashed out at Congress MLA Balbir Singh Sidhu and said that he will would put behind bars once SAD formed government in Punjab. Badal accused Sidhu of "ruining Mohali with land grabbing, 'gundagardi' and showroom grabbing."
The Times of India · Feb 16, 2022 SAD-BSP manifesto: 1 lakh govt & 10 lakh pvt jobs, 75% Punjab quota CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal(SAD)-Bahujan Samaj Party(BSP) alliance manifesto released on Tuesday outlined “path-breaking initiatives for sustained, inclusive and futuristic progress and development” by promising one lakh government jobs and 10 lakh jobs in private sector – with 75% job reservation for Punjabi youth in government and private sector –…
The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022 Punjab: Parties ignore veterans, field few this time CHANDIGARH: While almost every political party contesting the assembly polls in Punjab has rolled out a social engineering formula in fielding candidates, they seem to have not given any importance to the ex-servicemen community during nominations this time. This is even though Punjab is one of the largest contributors of…
The Hindu · Feb 15, 2022 In poll manifesto, SAD-BSP promise 75% jobs for ‘Punjabis’ in private, government jobs ‘Alliance committed to idea of a genuine federal structure in country’
Newslaundry · Feb 15, 2022 Decades of neglect: The falling fortunes of Punjabi University, Patiala The Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha Library of Punjabi University, Patiala, or PUP, seems a haunted home to old books and archaic computers. The library promises knowledge and wisdom to scholars. However, it is far away from fulfilling its promise.
The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022 Rahul Gandhi slams BJP: Why silent on drugs earlier? GURDASPUR/HOSHIARPUR: Apprehending a threat to peace in Punjab, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday cautioned a gathering in Gurdaspur against what he described as the spread of hatred in the state, saying that it could cost dear to not only Punjab, but the rest of India.