AAP Announces 40 Candidates for Punjab Elections 2027

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AAP Announces First List of 40 Candidates for Punjab Assembly Elections 2027

AAP Releases Its First Candidate List

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its first list of 40 candidates for the upcoming Punjab Assembly Elections 2027. The announcement was made on October 31, marking an early step in the party’s preparations for the state elections. The list was officially issued by AAP National Secretary Pankaj Kumar Gupta. The party has selected candidates from several constituencies across Punjab. The announcement gives an early indication of its election strategy and leadership choices.

Bhagwant Mann to Contest from Dhuri

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been named as the party’s candidate from Dhuri constituency. Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan will contest from Kotkapura. Other prominent names include Amansher Singh, also known as Shery Kalsi, from Batala and Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal from Ajnala. Bram Shanker Sharma Jimpa has been nominated from Hoshiarpur, while Sanjeev Arora will contest from Ludhiana West. Labh Singh Ugoke is among the candidates selected from Bhadaur.

Women Leaders Included in the Candidate List

The first list also features several women candidates for different constituencies. Inderjit Kaur Mann has been selected from Nakodar, while Santosh Kataria will represent the party from Balachaur. Dr Amandeep Kaur Arora has been named as the candidate from Moga. Baljinder Kaur will contest from Talwandi Sabo. Their inclusion adds to the range of candidates announced by the party for the upcoming state elections.

Party Begins Early Preparations for 2027 Polls

By announcing 40 candidates well ahead of the elections, AAP has begun its campaign preparations in Punjab. The party has highlighted its focus on governance, public services and local leadership. Its announcement also places attention on the constituencies where these candidates will represent the party. The 2027 Assembly Elections are expected to be an important political contest in the state. Further political developments and campaign announcements are likely as the election period approaches.

Author: Kriti Vaid