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TopicPunjab Elections

Topic: Punjab Elections

Rs 2k/month, 8 LPG annually — Navjot Sidhu promises to women homemakers ahead of Punjab polls

Punjab Congress chief virtually outdo those of AAP's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, who has promised Rs 1,000 to all women in the state.

Why Punjab’s new CM Channi is struggling to showcase govt’s work, keep Congress flock together

Channi, Punjab's first Dalit chief minister, who took over the reins from Captain Amarinder Singh, has barely managed to drag the rickety Congress into a fighting stance.

‘Can’t accept Punjab’s suffocation’: Veteran Congress leader Rana Gurmit Sodhi joins BJP

Submitting his resignation, Sodhi, an MLA for the last four terms and who is considered close to former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, said only PM Modi and BJP can save the state.

Amarinder Singh, BJP announce pact to contest Punjab polls together

After officially announcing the alliance, Singh exuded confidence that they 'will 101% win the elections' and said winnability will be the main criterion in finalising seats.

Former DGP Sarbdeep Singh Virk, others join BJP ahead of Punjab Assembly polls

Industrialist Harcharan Singh Ranauta, ex-chairman of Punjab cooperative bank Avtar Singh Zira & former SAD leader Sarabjit Singh Makkar were among those who joined the BJP.

Amarinder, BJP, Congress, AAP, SAD: How farm laws’ repeal could impact Punjab polls

Modi government's decision to repeal the 3 contentious farm laws — which spawned a year-long agitation — comes months before assembly elections in Punjab.

Float own party, bring down govt — after Cong exit, what will former CM Amarinder Singh do next?

Captain Amarinder Singh has said he is not joining BJP. His game plan is crucial not just for coming 2022 Punjab assembly elections, but also the state's future political architecture.

Rahul & Priyanka inexperienced, will pit candidate against ‘dangerous’ Sidhu: Amarinder Singh

Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh says if Sonia Gandhi had 'just called me and asked me to step down, I would have... I am hurt'.

Farmers’ protest fights for apolitical image as leader is accused of Akali bias ahead of polls

Balbir Singh Rajewal has been accused by the Akali Dal of projecting a clear ‘bias’ against the party while ‘favouring’ rivals in the run-up to Punjab polls. He denies the charge.

Former IPS officer, diplomat, activist, philanthropist — AAP’s hunt for its Punjab CM face

While party chief Arvind Kejriwal is reluctant to choose Bhagwant Mann, AAP's most visible face in Punjab, those the party wants don't seem interested in politics or AAP.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.