Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to contest from Dhuri seat in 2027 polls

The Aam Aadmi Party has intensified its preparations for the upcoming Punjab assembly elections by unveiling its initial slate of candidates. Mann's decision to seek re-election from Dhuri, his traditional stronghold, comes as the party ramps up its electoral strategy ahead of the 2027 polls.

The release of the first candidate list signals the party's commitment to early campaign mobilization in the state. Mann, who currently leads the Punjab government, has maintained a strong political presence in the Dhuri constituency since his entry into electoral politics.

The AAP's move to announce candidates well in advance of the elections is part of a broader effort to consolidate support and prepare ground-level organizational structures. The party is expected to release additional candidate lists in the coming weeks as it finalizes its electoral strategy across Punjab's 117 assembly seats.

Punjab witnessed a significant political shift in the 2022 assembly elections when the AAP secured a commanding majority, ending the traditional dominance of the Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal. The party's early candidate announcements suggest it is keen to replicate its previous electoral success in the state.