Lok Sabha Elections 2019

Samajwadi Party Releases First List of Candidates for Lok Sabha; Mulayam to Contest From ‘Safest’ Seat

Lok Sabha Polls: AAP Announces Candidates for 6 Out of 7 Seats in Delhi; No Alliance with Congress

Indian ‘Justice’ Waging War on Freedom of Expression To Crush Dissent: World Sikh Parliament

AAP Appoints Presidents and Co-presidents in 19 Assembly Segments

Days After Kejriwal Announces To Go Solo; Bhagwant Mann says AAP Talking to SAD (Taksali) and BSP

Aam Aadmi Party To Contest All 13 Lok Sabha Seats In Punjab, says Arvind Kejriwal

Jaito MLA Master Baldev Singh Resigns from Aam Aadmi Party; Terms Arvind Kejriwal A Dictator

Narendra Modi Visit Brought No ‘Achhe Din’ for People of Punjab

Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi, Sukhpal Khaira led AAP Rebels and Bains Brothers Form “Punjab Democratic Alliance”

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Lok Sabha Elections 2019

Lok Sabha 2019 Vote Share in Punjab: AAP Loses; Congress, SAD (B), BJP and BSP Gains

May 24, 2019

The counting of votes for Lok Sabha elections 2019 was held in Punjab yesterday. Congress won 8 seats, Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) and its ally Bhartiya Janta Party bagged 2 seats each while the Aam Aadmi Party manage to save 1 seat.

Lok Sabha 2019 Results: Constituency Wise List of Winning and Losing Candidates in Punjab

May 23, 2019

Punjab has 13 Lok Sabha seats polling for which was held in seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2019 on May 19 (Sunday). The counting of votes was held on Thursday (May 23).

Lok Sabha Elections 2019 – Punjab Results – Live

May 23, 2019

There are 13 seats of Lok Sabha in Punjab namely Anandpur Sahib, Firozpur, Khadoor Sahib, Hoshiarpur, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Gurdaspur, Bathinda, Sangrur, Patiala, Jalandhar and Faridkot. Polling for all 13 seats was held on Sunday 19 May. The counting of votes began Thursday (23 May) at 8 am.

Lok Sabha Elections 2019 – Gurdaspur Seat – Sunny Deol Leading

May 23, 2019

Gurdaspur seat was bagged by Bhartiya Janta Party in 2014 Lok Sabha Elections when Vinod Khanna former film actor was elected for 4th time from this seat. After Vinod Khanna's demise the seat had fell vacant and by-poll was held in 2017 and the seat was won by Indian National Congress (INC) candidate Sunil Jakhar.

Lok Sabha Election Results – Bathinda Seat – Harsimrat Kaur Badal Leading

May 23, 2019

The counting of votes for 13 Lok Sabha seats of Punjab began today at 8 am. At Bathinda seat Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) candidate Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Congress Candidate Amarinder Singh Raja Warring in a closed contest.

Khadoor Shaib Lok Sabha Results Live – Dimpa Leading, Bibi Khalra Trailing at 3rd Place

May 23, 2019

The counting of votes for 13 Lok Sabha seats of Punjab began today at 8 am. Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Khalra, wife of martyred human rights activist Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra is contesting election from this seat on the ticket of Sukhpal Singh Khaira led Punjabi Ekta Party (PEP) while is part of Punjab Democratic Alliance (PEA).

Lok Sabha Polls: Polling in Punjab Drops from 70% (in 2014) to 65%

May 20, 2019

The state went for poll on Sunday in seventh and last phase of elections for Lok Sabha, lower house of the Indian Parliament. The polling was marred by multiple incidents of violence which took one life in Khadoor Sahib constituency.

Lok Sabha Election 2019: One Killed, Several Injured Due to Poll Violence in Punjab

May 19, 2019

Despite the tall claims made by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and state government, Lok Sabha polls in Punjab were marred by violence.

Its’ Emotions versus Organization at Khadoor Sahib

May 16, 2019

One big factor to the advantage of Bibi Paramjeet Khalra is the constituency —which has a common “mind” largely rural and Sikh and which lies at the epicentre of Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra’s sacrifice and which faced the brunt of state repression in 1980s and early 90s.

Congress and BJP-Badal Combine Playing Dirty Politics over 1984 Sikh Genocide for Votes

May 15, 2019

The Dal Khalsa yesterday hit out at Congress and BJP-SAD (Badal) for playing "dirty politics over the deaths during Nov 1984 Sikh genocide". The organization is of the view that both the mainstream parties of India have stains of innocent blood on their sleeves.

Beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib at Hathoa Village in Malerkotla; Sikhs Outraged

May 12, 2019

An incident of beadbi of Guru Grath Sahib is reported from village Hathoa near Malerkotla. The incident was reportedly first noticed the Granthi of Gurdwara Sahib who in early hours on Sunday (May 12) found that the lock of the gate of Gurdwara Sahib was broken and smoke was coming out from the Gurdwara Sahib.

Modi’s Profile as Mob Lyncher No Less Than That of Rajiv Gandhi: Dal Khalsa Tells Sirsa

May 8, 2019

Expressing agreement with Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president and a spokesman of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) Manjinder Singh Sirsa’s viewpoint that Rajiv Gandhi was biggest mob lyncher of India, the Dal Khalsa said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was no less big mob lyncher than Rajiv Gandhi.

Pro-Freedom Sikh Group Dal Khalsa’s Policy Statement on Indian Elections

May 3, 2019

A pro-freedom Sikh group named the Dal Khalsa issued a 'policy statement' (copy available with SSN) on Indian elections today. The statement was issued in wake of Indian parliamentary elections, polling for which is due to be held in East Punjab on May 19.

SP Varanasi Candidate Teh Bahadur Yadav’s Nomination Rejected; SP to Move SCI

May 1, 2019

Dismissed BSF personnel Tej Bahadur Yadav's nomination for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat has been cancelled by the Election Commission saying that he allegedly failed to meet the deadline for submission of certain documents.

Dismissed BSF Personnel Alleges Narendra Modi Behind EC Notice on His Nomination

May 1, 2019

The SP-BSP-RLD combine's candidate's nomination from Varanasi is in jeopardy. Samajwadi Party fielded ex-BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav, who had exposed corruption in the force, against Narendra Modi from Varanasi. Now, his nomination has come under the scrutiny of the Election Commission.

AAP Anandpur Sahib LS Candidate Narinder Shergill Barred; Moves HC

May 1, 2019

Aam Aadmi Party had refused to join hands with Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali) as it was not ready to withdraw the candidature of Narinder Singh Shergill from Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha seat but now his nomination papers are rejected by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Modi Returns as the Prodigal Son of the Far Right in India [Op-Ed]

April 26, 2019

On April 21, as terror gripped Sri Lanka in the aftermath one of the worst attacks witnessed by the country in recent years, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a message of condolence to Colombo.

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: 32 Nominations Filed on the Third Day in Punjab

April 24, 2019

On the third day of nominations 32 candidates had filed their nomination papers in the State.

Non Bailable Warrants Issued Against Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Yogendra Yadav

April 23, 2019

A Delhi court today issued non-bailable warrants against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Swaraj Abhiyan founder Yogendra Yadav for non-appearance in a defamation complaint filed in 2013 by a ticket aspirant.

EC Issues Notice to Bibi Khalra for Referring to Guru Granth Sahib as ‘Manifesto’

April 21, 2019

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reportedly issued a show-cause notice to Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Khalra for saying in an interview that the values enshrined in Guru Granth Sahib were her manifesto.

AAP Cries Foul Over Assigning Election Duties to Punjabi University Teachers

April 20, 2019

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Punjab Assembly has lodged a written complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer pointing out the involvement/ interference of Patiala district dispensation, allegedly involving some politically influential teachers of the Punjabi University, Patiala owing allegiance to certain political outfits, asking them to performing election duties in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2019.

Pragya Thakur’s Candidature Highlights BJP’s Double Standard on Terror: Dal Khalsa

April 18, 2019

Dal khalsa said the BJP’s choice of Hindutva terror face –Pragya Thakur, as their candidate for Bhopal parliamentary seat is a clear case of double standards of the Modi government on terrorism.

SAD (Taksali) Withdraws Candidature of JJ Singh in Favour of Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Khalra

April 14, 2019

Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali) today (April 14) announced to withdraw the nomination of its Khadoor Sahib candidate General JJ Singh to support Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Khalra, who is contesting from this constituency as a candidate of Punjab Democratic Alliance (PDA) on ticket of Punjabi Ekta Party led by Sukhpal Singh Khaira.

‘Responsible for Beadbi Incidents’: Sikh Groups Announce Boycott of SAD (B)-BJP

April 12, 2019

A report in The Indian Express (IE) notes that various Sikh organisations of Punjab have announced that they will “boycott” SAD-BJP this election. They said that SAD (Badal) was a party connected with the beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib while BJP is its ally.

AAP Fields Bibi Baljinder Kaur from Bathinda Seat for Lok Sabha

April 12, 2019

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its official nominee from Bathinda parliamentary constituency segment for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2019.

How India’s Ruling Party Mobilizes Indian-Americans to Win Elections [Op-Ed]

April 8, 2019

India is having its general elections in coming weeks. Partisanship in India is no better than in the United States. Probably much worse. Political party choices polarize families, friends, and whole communities, and every election season can be a very divisive time.

SAD (B) Announces 5 Candidates; Saka Nakodar Families Condemn Darbar S. Guru’s Candidature

April 2, 2019

SAD (Badal) announced the names of five candidates for Lok Sabha elections on Monday (April 1). SAD (Badal) contest elections in a pre-poll alliance with the BJP in Punjab. As per the seat sharing arrangement between the two, SAD contests on 10 out of total 13 Lok Sabha seats, while BJP fields its candidates on three.

SAD (T) Not to Support Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Khalra As Talks With Sukhpal Khaira Group Failed

March 26, 2019

SAD (T) core committee decides not to support Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Khalra from Khadoor Sahib constituency after their talks with Sukhpal Khaira's party PEP failed.

Sukhbir Badal Fields Bibi Jagir Kaur from Khadoor Sahib for Lok Sabha

March 13, 2019

SAD (Badal), led by Badal dynasty, has fielded former SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kaur as its candidate for Lok Sabha elections from the Khadoor Sahib constituency.

Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Khalra Among 7 Candidates Fielded by Punjab Democratic Alliance (PDA)

March 12, 2019

The Punjab Democratic Alliance (PDA) yesterday announced human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra’s wife Paramjit Kaur Khalra and sitting MP Dr Dharamvira Gandhi in the first list of seven candidates.

Lok Sabha Polls in Punjab to be held in Last Phase on May 19; Model Code of Conduct Imposed

March 11, 2019

Chandigarh: With the Election Commission of India (ECI) yesterday announcing the poll schedule for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections 2019, the Model code of conduct has come into force in the State with immediate effect. Disclosing this in Chandigarh last evening (March 10) during a press conference, the Chief Electoral Officer Punjab, Dr. S Karuna […]

Samajwadi Party Releases First List of Candidates for Lok Sabha; Mulayam to Contest From ‘Safest’ Seat

March 8, 2019

The Samajwadi Party released the first list of six candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Friday. The list includes SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav's cousins Dharmendra Yadav and Akshay Yadav.

Lok Sabha Polls: AAP Announces Candidates for 6 Out of 7 Seats in Delhi; No Alliance with Congress

March 2, 2019

Accusing the Congress for the breakdown of coalition talks between the two parties, the Aam Aadmi Party today announced names of the candidates for six of the seven seats in Delhi for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Indian ‘Justice’ Waging War on Freedom of Expression To Crush Dissent: World Sikh Parliament

February 12, 2019

The World Sikh Parliament (WSP) has issued a press release saying that the Sikh activists body took serious note of the decision of an Indian court last week to convict and sentence to life imprisonment three Sikh activists for ‘waging war against the state’.

AAP Appoints Presidents and Co-presidents in 19 Assembly Segments

January 26, 2019

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has appointed presidents and co-president in 19 assembly segments in the state. Party says that the move was aimed at strengthening and expanding the party base in Punjab.

Days After Kejriwal Announces To Go Solo; Bhagwant Mann says AAP Talking to SAD (Taksali) and BSP

January 24, 2019

Bhagwant Mann said that all possibilities of an alliance were being explored so that the alliance could put up a bold united face on the issues and concerns surrounding Punjab and the Punjabis, thereby showing these traditional political parties, knee-deep in corruption muck, were shown the doors.

Aam Aadmi Party To Contest All 13 Lok Sabha Seats In Punjab, says Arvind Kejriwal

January 21, 2019

Sounding a poll bugle ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Aam Aadmi (AAP) convenor and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the Aam Aadmi Party would contest all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab.

Jaito MLA Master Baldev Singh Resigns from Aam Aadmi Party; Terms Arvind Kejriwal A Dictator

January 16, 2019

Another Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator from Punjab, Master Baldev Singh today resigned from the primary membership of the party, citing "autocratic functioning", "double standards" and giving up the party's basic ideology and principles.

Narendra Modi Visit Brought No ‘Achhe Din’ for People of Punjab

January 6, 2019

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Sangrur Member of Parliament (MP) Bhagwant Mann said in a statement that, as expected, Prime Minister Narindra Modi’s Punjab proved to be a virtual "damp squib" as it brought no cheer to the people of Punjab, especially the distressed farming community and the youth.

Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi, Sukhpal Khaira led AAP Rebels and Bains Brothers Form “Punjab Democratic Alliance”

December 17, 2018

Suspended AAP MP Dharamvira Gandhi, rebel AAP MLAs led by Sukhpal Singh Khaira, and Bains Brothers led Lok Insaaf Party (LIP) leaders on Sunday (December 16) announced the formation of ‘Jamhoori Gathjorh’ or the Punjab Democratic Alliance (PDA) to contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections with the support of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).

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