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Punjab Elections 2022 LATEST Updates: Polling underway at the state’s 117 seats spread across 23 districts where over 2.14 crore voters will decide the fate of 1,304 candidates, including 93 women. Punjab’s 117 seats spread across 23 districts will go to polls in a single-phase on Sunday. Over 2.14 crore voters will decide the fate of 1,304 candidates, including 93 women. The Election Commission had earlier postponed the date of voting for the Assembly polls from 14 February to 20 February in the wake of Guru Ravidas Jayanti. The high-pitched campaigning, which saw the participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union minister Smriti Irani, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, came to an end on 18 February, 2022. Polling on Sunday will be held from 8 am till 6 pm across 24,740 polling stations, of which 2,013 have been identified as critical. Multi-cornered battle Punjab is witnessing a multi-cornered contest among the Congress, AAP, SAD-BSP alliance, BJP-PLC-SAD (Sanyukt) and the Sanyukt Samaj Morcha, a political front of various farmer bodies. Congress The ruling Congress, which is seeking to retain power, has come under severe attack from its political opponents over various issues, including drug menace and corruption. The Congress is banking on decisions like reducing electricity tariff and fuel prices, taken during current chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s 111-day tenure. AAP The Aam Aadmi Party, which has emerged as a major contender, is eyeing to wrest power while projecting the Delhi model of governance. SAD Shiromani Akali Dal is contesting the polls in alliance with the Bahujan Samaj Party after breaking ties with the BJP in 2020 over the farm laws issue. With Sukhbir Singh Badal in the driving seat, the SAD has called itself Punjab’s own party and promised all-round development of the state. BJP The BJP, which used to be a junior partner during its previous alliance with the SAD, is fighting the elections as a major partner. Entering into an alliance with Amarinder Singh-led Punjab Lok Congress and Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa-led SAD (Sanyukt), the saffron party has asked voters to go for a double-engine government for Nawan (new) Punjab. SSM The Sanyukt Samaj Morcha, comprising various Punjab farmer bodies, which had taken part in the stir against the Centre’s now repealed farm laws, is contesting the polls in alliance with Haryana Bharatiya Kisan Union (Chaduni) leader Gurnam Singh Chaduni-led Sanyukt Sangharsh Party. Star Power The prominent faces who are in the fray are Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, Aam Aadmi Party’s chief ministerial face Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, former chief ministers Amarinder Singh and Parkash Singh Badal, and Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal. Former chief minister Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, Punjab BJP chief Ashwani Sharma and former Union minister Vijay Sampla are also fighting the elections. Past results In the 2017 Punjab Assembly election, AAP had emerged as the principal Opposition party. In the 117-seat state Assembly, while the Congress won 77 seats out of all the 117 constituencies on which it had fielded its candidates, AAP won 20 out of the 112 seats which it had contested, SAD was victorious on 15 out of the 94 seats it had fought, BJP had won 3 of the 23 seats it contested in alliance with SAD. While the Congress garnered a vote share of 38.5 per cent, AAP bagged 23.72 per cent vote share, SAD 25.24 and BJP got 5.39 per cent of the vote share. What’s at stake All major political parties have promised a host of freebies to woo voters. While AAP has promised Rs 1,000 for all women, the Congress has also promised Rs 1,100 per month for needy women. The SAD-BSP alliance has promised Rs 2,000 per month to all women heads of blue card holder families (BPL beneficiaries). The Congress and the SAD-BSP alliance have promised one lakh government jobs. The SAD-BSP promised 75 per cent reservation for state youth in public and private sectors. The BJP led alliance has made a similar promise, but for the government sector only. AAP has promised up to 300 units of free power while the SAD-BSP promised 400 units of free electricity. Election issues Unemployment, education, drug menace, illegal sand mining and sacrilege incidents are the main election issues in this year’s Assembly Elections. In the wake of elections, the state government has declared a paid holiday for employees working in shops, commercial establishments and factories on Sunday. Besides, Chandigarh on Friday declared ‘Dry Day’ from 6 pm of 18 February till the conclusion of Assembly elections in Punjab on 20 February. Click here to know more about Assembly Elections 2022 Read all the Latest News , Trending News , Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .
Punjab Elections 2022 Updates: Over 63.44% voter turnout across state till 5 pm
Punjab Assembly Elections 2022 Voting Live News Updates: Polling underway at the state’s 117 seats spread across 23 districts where over 2.14 crore voters will decide the fate of 1,304 candidates, including 93 women
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Congress will be wiped out, won’t come to power for next 100 years, says Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh
Aam Aadmi Party candidate from Punjab’s Amritsar North constituency in the state Assembly elections, Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh on Sunday said that the Aam Aadmi Party candidate from Punjab’s Amritsar North constituency in the state Assembly elections, Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh on Sunday said that the Congress party will be wiped out in Punjab and will not come to power for the next 100 years only because of the Gandhi family.
Speaking to ANI, Singh said, “It was a flop show of 111 days for Charanjit Singh Channi. It was a script of the Congress high command to make promises in the remaining days of the government. After Captain Amarinder Singh failed, they brought Channi to make promises.
– ANI
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AAP does not have any relation with Punjab, says Parkash Singh Badal
Former Punjab chief minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Parkash Singh Badal on Sunday took a dig at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), saying the party does not have any relation with Punjab.
Speaking to media persons after casting his vote with the entire Badal family, he said, “AAP does not have any relation with Punjab. Neither does it have any sympathy with the state. They do not know how many districts are there in the state.”
– ANI
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State sees 49.81% voter turnout till 3 pm
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Punjab CM Channi casts his vote in Kharar
He is contesting the polls from Chamkaur Sahib and Bhadaur constituencies, as a Congress candidate. The Congress party will form government with 2/3rd majority in Punjab, says, Channi
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We will see a very good win in Patiala and nearby seats, says Captain Amarinder Singh
Over 30% voter turnout has been recorded till 1pm, this is a good sign, says Singh
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SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal casts his vote at Muktsar
Parkash Singh Badal and Harsimrat Kaur also voted
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‘Vote for one who answers fearlessly,’ Rahul Gandhi to voters
With Punjab going to polls on Sunday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged people of the state to vote for the one who supports them and answers fearlessly.
He also urged voters in Uttar Pradesh, where polling is taking place for the third phase, to vote for development, and said a new future will be laid out with the formation of a new government.
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It’s our duty ensure fair elections, says Sonu Sood
We got to know of threat calls at various booths by opposition, especially the people of Akali Dal, said Sood, whose sister, Malvika Sood, is contesting from Moga as a Congress candidate.
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Sonu Sood stopped while trying to enter polling booth, says Moga District PRO Pradbhdeep Singh
Sood’s car has been confiscated and he was sent home. Action will be taken against Sonu Sood if he steps out of his house, says Singh.
Sood’s sister, Malvika Sood, is contesting from Moga as a Congress candidate.
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Voter turnout till 1pm is 34.10%
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Will get a majority in this election, says Bhagwat Mann
People of Punjab are voting for truth, added Mann, Aam Aadmi Party’s CM candidate.
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Strong SAD-BSP wave in the state, says Sukhbir Singh Badal
We will see ‘exceptional results’ soon said the SAD president
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Strong SAD-BSP wave in the state, says Sukhbir Singh Badal
We will see ‘exceptional results’ soon said the SAD president
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Captain Amarinder Singh casts his vote in Patiala
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Captain Amarinder Singh says that he is certain of winning Patiala
The Punjab Lok Congress founder also added that the Congress live in a different world and will be wiped out.
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Priyanka Gandhi urges people to vote in large numbers
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People will win, their issues will win, says SAD leader Bikram Majithia
Majithia, who is contesting from Amritsar East also said that the public will reject Sidhu’s arrogance and hate politics.
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Voter turnout till 11am is 17.77%
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SAD patron Parkash Singh Badal is contesting from Lambi constituency of Punjab
We have been standing firm at one place for the last three generations, while many other have moved to other parties on not getting election tickets, said Badal
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SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal drives to the polling station in Lambi
Badal is accompanied by Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Parkash Singh Badal
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Voting underway at a pink polling booth
The pink polling booth at Moga, Punjab is managed entirely by women
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Congress’ pick Channi as CM face a ‘good decision’, says brother Manohar Singh
Manohar Singh is contesting as an independent candidate from Bassi Pathana.
“I had to contest as people told me to. I hope I pass,” he added
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Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa casts his vote
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Rahul Gandhi asks people to vote for the progressive future of Punjab
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We have to vote carefully, says Congress leader, Navjot S Sidhu
Sidhu said that one generation was lost to terrorism and the second to drugs, they have to vote carefully.
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Congress MP, Preneet Kaur says that change should be bought keeping in mind the future of youth
She also said that Capt Amarinder Singh, the former CM, will win from Patiala Assembly constituency.
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Congress MP Partap Singh Bajwa casts his vote in Gurdaspur.
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Congress leader Manish Tewari casts his vote at Ludhiana
Tewari requested people to keep in mind the interests of Punjab, rise above caste & religion while voting in this election.
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Voter turnout till 9am is 4.80%
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Good government should come in Punjab says CM Channi
The Punjab Chief Minister told ANI that he has always been a seeker for the welfare of all so he prayed for the well-being of entire state
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Bhagwat Mann appeals to voters
AAP CM candidate Bhagwant Mann tweeted “For the golden future of Punjab, you also do your duty and must go and vote”
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Congress leader Sunil Jakhar casts his vote at a polling booth in Panjkosi
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Chief Minister Channi offers prayers to Lord Shiv
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Minister of Education, Sports and NRI Affairs, Pargat Singh casts his vote at a polling booth in Mithapur, Jalandhar
He says, voting will be done on the confidence built among the people of Punjab by CM Channi
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Amit Shah asked the people to vote for a government which will keep them united
He tweeted in Punjabi saying that Punjab has a golden and glorious history that every Indian is proud of.
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Malvika Sood, Congress’ candidate from Moga casts her vote
She says, “As a citizen & daughter of Moga, it’s my duty to take Moga city forward. I’ll visit booths & meet people, they are waiting for me to visit them.”
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Bharat Bhushan Ashu casts his vote in Ludhiana
The Punjab minister requested everyone to exercise their right to vote for the development of the state.
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Bhagwat Mann castes his vote in Mohali
Aam Aadmi Party’s CM candidate, Mann is contesting from Dhuri.
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Conjoined twins cast their votes in Manawala, Amritsar
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