AAP faces challenge as Congress and BJP vie for Malwa belt in Punjab polls
The Malwa belt, holding 69 of Punjab's 117 assembly seats, is crucial for the 2027 polls. AAP won 66 seats in 2022 with 57% vote share, but faces anti-incumbency. Congress, benefiting from Akali Dal's decline, may regain ground. BJP aims to consolidate Hindu and OBC support through infrastructure projects. The outcome will determine Punjab's next Chief Minister.
21 AUG 2026
— NDTV
The BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal are initiating talks to form an alliance for Punjab's upcoming assembly elections, aiming to capitalize on the AAP's perceived shortcomings.
24 AUG 2026
— NDTV
The BJP announced its intention to contest all 117 seats in the Punjab assembly elections, aiming to form a government.
31 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Ankit Vidhan's victory in Panjab University's student elections signifies a potential boost for the Akali Dal-BJP alliance among young voters.
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