Political parties make pitch for 2027 Punjab election at Maghi Mela

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), addressed voters at the Maghi Mela in Punjab. They both announced poll promises for the 2027 Assembly election, including financial assistance to women and farmers. The BJP held its first independent political rally at the event, while the Congress chose not to hold a political rally due to religious sensitivities.