Punjab Assembly Elections 2017

Punjab Election Results 2017: Counting of Votes Punjab [Live Trends & Results]

Counting Of Votes For Punjab Assembly Election 2017 To Begin Tomorrow (11th March) Morning

Punjab Assembly Elections 2017 Exit Poll Results: cVoter Predicts AAP; India Today-Axis predicts Congress

Capt Amarinder projects 65 (+/-) seats for Congress in Punjab polls

AAP urges ECI to Restrict Activities within Voting Machines Storage Compunds

AAP Candidate Breaches Strongroom Security In Jalandhar, Cop Suspended For Laxity

AAP, Patiala Administration Lock Horns Over Live Feed of CCTV Footage of EVM Strongroom

Punjab Elections 2017: Overall Analysis by Sikh Historian Bhai Ajmer Singh [Special Talkshow]

Breaking News: Re polling In 48 Polling Booths In Punjab On 9th February 2017

Returning Officer Breached Security of Strong Room at Badal Dal’s Behest, alleges HS Phoolka

Badals may have added votes to Congress’ Bag: Media Report

Polls Over, Badal Dal Switches to Damage Control Mode on Dera Sirsa Issue

Punjab Polls 2017: Congress Supporter Shot at in Tarn Taran, Badal Dal Sarpanch Booked

Punjab Police’s Official Information regarding Gunfire and Clash Incidents during polling in Punjab

AAP Workers manhandled in Dhuri Constituency

Firing at Lalu Ghumman village in Tarn Taran district; 1 injured: Media Reports

BREAKING NEWS: Firing at Guru Har Sahai city polling Booth

Bikram Majithia and Lalli Majithia Engage in Verbal Scuffle at Polling Booth

Fake Letter/Hukumnama in Circulation over Social Media after Badal Dal join Hands with Sirsa Dera

Polling Begins in Punjab for 117 Assembly Seats

Revoke AAP’s Party Status For Furnishing fasle Audits: IT Dept to ECI

Villagers, AAP, Congress Accuse SAD (Badal) leader for Distributing Money in Lambi before polls

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) activist shot at in Rampura Phul, AAP blames Badal Dal

People Loot Liquor Meant for Distribution during Elections in Kotshamir: Media Report

93 Sant Samaj Leaders Part Ways with Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma

Parkash Singh Badal Says Anyone’s Support is Welcome, Including Dera Sauda Sirsa

Former Panj Pyare Condemn Badal Dal’s Alliance with Dera Sauda Sirsa

Controversial Dera Sauda Support Could Backfire for Badal Dal; Sikh groups call for boycott of SAD (Badal)

Assembly Polls: ECI Declares 4th February as Public Holiday In Punjab

Maur Mandi Blast Death Toll Climbs To 6, Clueless police seeks NSG Help

UK based Sikh body launches 4 day Social Media Campaign in Context of Punjab Elections

Badal Dal Delares to Hold Dera Sauda head’s event in Punjab; Dera commits support for Badal-BJP candidates

Punjab Elections 2017: ECI Issues Prohibition Protocol During 48 Hour Before Polling

Who are Panjabis voting for on Feb 4? (by Harinder Singh)

No Ghar Wapsi: Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi Targets Aam Aadmi Party after news of reconciliation goes viral

Aam Aadmi Party counter blames Sukhbir Badal for Maur Blast

Apparent Phone Call by Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal Gets Leaked over Social Media

Firing Reported at Manpreet Badal’s Election Office; Police Lodges FIR

Harsimrat Badal Play Emotional Card for Votes, Gets Trolled over Social Media

Akhand Kirtani Jatha (AKJ) leader R P Singh sues Sukhbir Badal for Defamation

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Punjab Assembly Elections 2017

Punjab Election Results 2017: Counting of Votes Punjab [Live Trends & Results]

March 11, 2017

Counting of votes for state assembly elections elections began this morning. Catch up live trends and results for Punjab Assembly Elections 2017 with Sikh Siyasat News today.

Counting Of Votes For Punjab Assembly Election 2017 To Begin Tomorrow (11th March) Morning

March 10, 2017

With only few hours remaining the counting for the vote for Punjab state assembly election, 2017 that were contested on over 117 seats shall begin on 11th Mar

Punjab Assembly Elections 2017 Exit Poll Results: cVoter Predicts AAP; India Today-Axis predicts Congress

March 9, 2017

SAD (Badal)-BJP alliance in Punjab is facing a crushing defeat, two exit polls predicted on Thursday but were divided on whether the Congress or the Aam Aadmi Party would form the next government.

Capt Amarinder projects 65 (+/-) seats for Congress in Punjab polls

February 22, 2017

Exuding optimism of his party sweeping the Punjab assembly polls with around 65 seats, Punjab Congress president Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday claimed there had been a clear swing in favour of the Congress in the last 48 hours before poll.

AAP urges ECI to Restrict Activities within Voting Machines Storage Compunds

February 15, 2017

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday (Feb. 14) appealed to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab to completely restrict any sort of activity within the compound where Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are stored in the state.

AAP Candidate Breaches Strongroom Security In Jalandhar, Cop Suspended For Laxity

February 13, 2017

A Punjab Police constable found guilty of laxity was suspended on Sunday when an Aam Adami Party (AAP) candidate from the Phillaur assembly segment Saroop Singh

AAP, Patiala Administration Lock Horns Over Live Feed of CCTV Footage of EVM Strongroom

February 10, 2017

As per the media reports emanating from Patiala the Aam Aadmi Party’s candidate Balbir Singh from the district and the district authorities have locked horns over

Punjab Elections 2017: Overall Analysis by Sikh Historian Bhai Ajmer Singh [Special Talkshow]

February 9, 2017

Punjab witnessed a high pitched three party election contest in February 2017 as polling for Punjab state assembly was held on February 04. The counting of polls and announcement of results will be on March 11, 2017.

Breaking News: Re polling In 48 Polling Booths In Punjab On 9th February 2017

February 7, 2017

The Election Commission of India has ordered a Re-Poll in 48 Polling booths of Parliament and Assembly segments. Re-poll would be held on February 9.

Returning Officer Breached Security of Strong Room at Badal Dal’s Behest, alleges HS Phoolka

February 6, 2017

Aam Aadmi Party leader and senior lawyer H. S. Phoolka today alleged that a Returning Officer (R.O.) in Gill constituency of Ludhiana breached the security of "strong room" that is used to keep the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

Badals may have added votes to Congress’ Bag: Media Report

February 6, 2017

The state of Punjab recently witnessed a three sided cut throat state assembly election that concluded on 4th Feb 2017, the result of which shall be declared

Polls Over, Badal Dal Switches to Damage Control Mode on Dera Sirsa Issue

February 6, 2017

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) left no stone unturned to remain in polling contest in Punjab that lasted on February 04 as merely days before the polling SAD (Badal) leaders held a joint event with controversial Dera Sauda Sirsa (DSS) at Jeet palace Bathinda.

Punjab Polls 2017: Congress Supporter Shot at in Tarn Taran, Badal Dal Sarpanch Booked

February 4, 2017

A Congress supporter named Jagjit Singh was critically injured outside polling station in an alleged firing by Desa Singh, SAD (Badal) sarpanch of village Lalu Ghuman, and his armed aides.

Punjab Police’s Official Information regarding Gunfire and Clash Incidents during polling in Punjab

February 4, 2017

An incident of firing has been reported from Lalu Ghuman in Tarntaran assembly constituency where scuffle took place between supporters of two rival groups over the issue of fake votes of some voters.

AAP Workers manhandled in Dhuri Constituency

February 4, 2017

As per the media reports emanating from Dhuri constituency AAP workers here today has alleged that Congress candidate, Dalvir Singh Goldy,

Firing at Lalu Ghumman village in Tarn Taran district; 1 injured: Media Reports

February 4, 2017

As per initial reports gun shots were fired near a polling booth in village Lalu Ghumman in Tarn Taran district.

BREAKING NEWS: Firing at Guru Har Sahai city polling Booth

February 4, 2017

Gun fires were reportedly fired at Guru Har Sahai city polling booth in Ferozepur district. As per TV media reports, some unidentified persons fired some gun shot in the air at Guru Har Sahai city polling booth.

Bikram Majithia and Lalli Majithia Engage in Verbal Scuffle at Polling Booth

February 4, 2017

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) candidate Bikram Majithia and Congress party candidate Lalli Majithia from Majithia constituency engaged in verbal scuffle at a polling booth today.

Fake Letter/Hukumnama in Circulation over Social Media after Badal Dal join Hands with Sirsa Dera

February 4, 2017

A fake copy of a letter went into circulation over social media yesterday in wake of ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal)'s controversial move to join hands with Dera Sauda Sirsa- a sect against which a Hukumnama was issued by the Akal Takht Sahib on 17 May, 2017.

Polling Begins in Punjab for 117 Assembly Seats

February 4, 2017

Polling began today in Punjab for 117 assembly seats. Punjab is witnessing three party contest between ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), opposition Congress and newbie Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Revoke AAP’s Party Status For Furnishing fasle Audits: IT Dept to ECI

February 3, 2017

The Income Tax department in its report to Election Commission of India on Thursday has asked to to cancel the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) status

Villagers, AAP, Congress Accuse SAD (Badal) leader for Distributing Money in Lambi before polls

February 3, 2017

Aam Aadmi Party, the Congress party and villagers belonging to Hakkwala in Lambi constituency have alleged that SAD (Badal) leader was distributing cash before polling in Punjab.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) activist shot at in Rampura Phul, AAP blames Badal Dal

February 3, 2017

An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) worker was injured in firing in Rampura Phul on Thursday (Feb. 03) night allegedly by SAD workers.

People Loot Liquor Meant for Distribution during Elections in Kotshamir: Media Report

February 3, 2017

People at Kotshami (Bathinda) today "looted" bottles of liquor meant for illicit distribution in order to potentially influence the voters a day before the polling in Punjab.

93 Sant Samaj Leaders Part Ways with Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma

February 3, 2017

The controversy surrounding Sant Samaj chief Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma's support for ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) in assembly elections deepens further with a number of Sant Samaj leaders parting ways with Baba Harnam Singh.

Parkash Singh Badal Says Anyone’s Support is Welcome, Including Dera Sauda Sirsa

February 3, 2017

Parkash Singh Badal on Thursday (Feb. 02) said that anyone seeking 'welfare of Punjab' could extend support to Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal).

Former Panj Pyare Condemn Badal Dal’s Alliance with Dera Sauda Sirsa

February 3, 2017

Bhai Satnam Singh Khandewal and other four Singh (former Panj Pyare of Akal Takht Sahib) have issued a written statement targeting the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) for joining hands with the controversial Dera Sauda Sirsa (DSS).

Controversial Dera Sauda Support Could Backfire for Badal Dal; Sikh groups call for boycott of SAD (Badal)

February 3, 2017

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) has put its feet in mouth by 'promising to hold Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim' in Punjab in leu of dera's promise to vote SAD (Badal) in Feb. 4 polls.

Assembly Polls: ECI Declares 4th February as Public Holiday In Punjab

February 2, 2017

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a holiday on February 4 in view of the Assembly election in Punjab to facilitate the voters

Maur Mandi Blast Death Toll Climbs To 6, Clueless police seeks NSG Help

February 2, 2017

As per the media reports the death toll in the Maur Mandi twin blasts rose to 6 on Wednesday. Among the dead are Jassi’s aide Harpal Singh Pali

UK based Sikh body launches 4 day Social Media Campaign in Context of Punjab Elections

February 2, 2017

Sikh Federation UK, a UK based Sikh diaspora group, has launched an "International four day social media campaign in context of Punjab Elections" on February 01.

Badal Dal Delares to Hold Dera Sauda head’s event in Punjab; Dera commits support for Badal-BJP candidates

February 2, 2017

In an open violation of Akal Takht Sahib 2007 'Hukumnama', the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) leaders have reportedly declared to facilitate event of Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in Punjab.

Punjab Elections 2017: ECI Issues Prohibition Protocol During 48 Hour Before Polling

February 2, 2017

Election Commission of India today issued extensive guidelines to the District Election Officers to ensure prohibitions during the period of 48 hours (5 pm on February 2, 2017) ending with hours fixed for conclusion of poll in Punjab to be held on February 4, 2017.

Who are Panjabis voting for on Feb 4? (by Harinder Singh)

February 1, 2017

117 members for the Panjab Legislative Assembly will be elected in five days. Like it or not, the stark reality is that caste and religion play a big role throughout India, including Panjab.

No Ghar Wapsi: Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi Targets Aam Aadmi Party after news of reconciliation goes viral

February 1, 2017

Aam Aadmi Party's rebel MP Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi today refuted reports about his reconciliation with the Aam Aadmi Party.

Aam Aadmi Party counter blames Sukhbir Badal for Maur Blast

February 1, 2017

The issue of blast at Maur, which claimed at least 3 lives yesterday, the Aam Aadmi Party today accused Punjab Deputy CM for plotting the Maur incident.

Apparent Phone Call by Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal Gets Leaked over Social Media

February 1, 2017

A phone call purportedly made by Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal requesting a person to 'forget the past' and support him in elections gets leaked over social media.

Firing Reported at Manpreet Badal’s Election Office; Police Lodges FIR

February 1, 2017

Bathinda police have reportedly lodged an FIR against unidenfied persons after midnight firing was reported at the election office of Congress candidate Manpreet Badal on intervening night of 31 January and 1 February.

Harsimrat Badal Play Emotional Card for Votes, Gets Trolled over Social Media

February 1, 2017

In a move aimed at garnering votes, Harsimrat Badal who is a Central minister and wife of Punjab Deputy CM and SAD (Badal) chief Sukhbir Badal, made a desperate appeal to voters to consider her family’s “sacrifice” and "Sewa" during Badal Dal's 10 years rule.