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AAP releases second candidate list for Punjab assembly polls
The Aam Aadmi Party has announced its second list of 31 candidates for the 2027 Punjab legislative assembly elections, dropping eight sitting legislators from contention. The party has fielded candidates across multiple constituencies including Barnala, Sujanpur, Pathankot, and Amritsar.
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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has unveiled its second batch of 31 candidates for the upcoming Punjab assembly elections, marking significant changes to its electoral strategy ahead of the 2027 polls.
According to the party announcement, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hair has been fielded as the AAP's candidate from Barnala constituency. The second list covers numerous seats across the state, with candidates nominated for constituencies including Sujanpur, Pathankot, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, and Bathinda.
The list represents a considerable turnover in the party's ticket distribution, with eight incumbent legislators losing their party candidature. This decision reflects the AAP's internal assessment of electoral performance and organizational changes as it prepares for the state polls.
The candidate announcements come as part of the party's phased approach to finalizing its electoral roster for Punjab. The AAP, which came to power in the state in the 2022 elections, is consolidating its position ahead of the next legislative challenge.