Punjab polls

Punjab Government Dissolves Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, Zila Parishads; Elections In Nov-Dec

There are 13,241 gram panchayats, 153 block samitis and 23 zila parishads in Punjab.

Aug 11, 2023, 22:58 PM IST

Punjab leaders get their lives back on track after shocking defeats in Assembly elections

The defeated ministers and MLAs look humble in accepting their defeat and publicly hails the country’s democratic setup but reports tricking in through their respective cliques suggest of post-election anxiety and depression. 

Mar 26, 2022, 11:31 AM IST

After AAP's massive victory in Punjab, Bhagwant Mann touches Arvind Kejriwal's feet in first meet -Watch

In the first meeting with Kejriwal after the assembly election results, Mann touched his feet while Kejriwal welcomed him with a hug.

Mar 11, 2022, 16:01 PM IST

Why Congress may lose 'leader of opposition status' in Rajya Sabha, read here

The number of Congress MPs in the upper house is likely to be close to the minimum strength required to maintain the Leader of the Opposition status.

Mar 11, 2022, 15:01 PM IST

After debacle in 5 states, Congress faces rise of AAP as exacerbate challenge in Punjab

Although Congress leaders strongly spoke against the farm laws which were eventually repealed by the Centre, it was reduced to a historic low in Uttar Pradesh, making the task of its revival even more difficult if not impossible. 

Mar 11, 2022, 13:54 PM IST

Voice of people is voice of God: Navjot Singh Sidhu accepts defeat in Punjab

Congress Punjab President Navjot Singh Sidhu on Thursday, in his first statement after election result trends, said that "The voice of the people is the voice of God.” The remark comes as Congress trails in Punjab that the party won in 2017.

Mar 10, 2022, 13:05 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party all set to sweep Punjab- Read key reasons for AAP’s rise in border state

AAP's poll agenda focused on issues like unemployment, the drug menace, and a promise of a corruption-free government. The party was banking on voters to see their Delhi-model of governance.

Mar 10, 2022, 11:33 AM IST

AAP workers celebrate Punjab win in early trends at Bhagwant Mann's residence- WATCH

As Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) continues to lead in Punjab as per early trends, celebrations have begun in the party’s chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann’s residence.

Mar 10, 2022, 10:49 AM IST

Punjab election result 2022: Arvind Kejriwal's AAP leading in 84 seats in early trends

According to the latest data available on the EC website for 115 seats, AAP was leading in 84.

Mar 10, 2022, 10:08 AM IST

Punjab Assembly Election Result 2022: When and where to watch LIVE counting of votes in Punjab

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce the results for the Punjab Assembly Elections 2022 on Thursday (March 10)

Mar 10, 2022, 07:19 AM IST

Punjab election result 2022: AAP records landslide victory with 92 seats, Congress reduced to 18

Punjab Election Result 2022 LIVE updates: The result for the 117 assembly seats of Punjab was declared today. 

Mar 10, 2022, 06:25 AM IST

Punjab’s sweet shops flooded with orders for ladoos as people await assembly poll verdict

A large number of candidates of various political parties have flooded the sweet shops with their orders for various kinds of ladoos.

Mar 09, 2022, 11:12 AM IST

Polling ends for 117 seats in Punjab, here's everything you need to know

Voting was held on Sunday in all 117 seats in 23 districts of Punjab. Which party can benefit in Punjab and who will be harmed. Which party is more likely to form the government? See the special report.

Feb 21, 2022, 10:58 AM IST

Punjab Election 2022: AAP, Congress, BJP - who will have the last laugh?

After analysing voters’ moods, two scenarios seem likely when the results for Punjab Assembly polls are announced on March 10. 

Feb 20, 2022, 21:58 PM IST

This Punjab village boycotted assembly polls as a show of disappointment; read here

Voters of Basiala village in the Garhshankar Assembly segment boycotted the polling on Sunday in protest against the closing of a railroad crossing.

Feb 20, 2022, 18:54 PM IST

Punjab Polls: For us, he has already become the CM, says Bhagwant Mann's mother

Bhagwant Mann's mother's compliment for his son comes as Punjab goes for polling on all 117 seats today.

Feb 20, 2022, 16:05 PM IST

Charanjit Channi, Navjot Sidhu ‘useless’, Congress will be wiped out in Punjab: Amarinder Singh

Captain Amarinder Singh said, "I am certain of winning Patiala. I think we will win the elections...They (Congress) live in a different world and will be wiped out in Punjab." 

Feb 20, 2022, 15:34 PM IST

Punjab Assembly Elections 2022: Political leaders, people queue up outside polling booth to vote- In pics

Over 2.14 crore voters are set to decide the fate of 1,304 candidates contesting for Punjab assembly seats today. 

Feb 20, 2022, 14:27 PM IST

'Punjab is voting for truth today': AAP's Bhagwant Mann says he's sure of a win

Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann said that Punjab will vote for the truth to elect his party with a full majority.

Feb 20, 2022, 14:02 PM IST

Punjab Elections 2022: CM Channi offers prayers at Gurudwara, says ‘made all efforts for welfare of people’

"I have come to pray for the well-being of everyone and Punjab. The leadership was of the party during the campaign. It`ll now be the will of the almighty and people, we`ve made all efforts," CM Channi said. 

Feb 20, 2022, 08:47 AM IST