Akali Dal declares more candidates in Punjab; party announces support to INLD in Haryana
The Hindu
Shiromani Akali Dal announces Lok Sabha candidates in Punjab and Chandigarh, including former Congress leader Mohinder Singh Kaypee.
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Monday announced the second list of its candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha election in Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh, even as former Congress Punjab president Mohinder Singh Kaypee joined the Akali Dal.
After joining the party, Mr. Kaypee was declared the SAD candidate from Jalandhar (reserved) parliamentary constituency. Mr. Kaypee was miffed over being denied a ticket by the Congress for the polls, and his departure from the party is being seen as a blow to the Congress as he is considered an established Dalit leader.
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, who announced the names of candidates in Jalandhar, said Mr. Kaypee, a three-time MLA, “is known as an upright man who has made an immense contribution to civil society as well as the Dalit community).”. “The SAD will be strengthened in the entire Doaba region,” he added.
Among other candidates, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, wife of Mr. Badal and a three-time MP, has been fielded from Bathinda constituency where she will face Pawan Kumar Tinu of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), who recently joined Punjab’s ruling party after leaving the SAD. Also, the BJP has field former IAS officer Parampal Kaur Sidhu, daughter-in-law of senior SAD leader Sikandar Singh Maluka.
With the Congress fielding former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi from Jalandhar, the stage is set for a multi-cornered battle and Mrs. Badal, who is currently the MP from Bathinda, would be facing a stiff challenge to retain her seat.
The other candidates announced by the SAD include former MLA Ranjit Singh Dhillon from Ludhiana, former Minister Sohan Singh Thandal from Hoshiarpur and Nardev Singh from Ferozepur parliamentary constituencies.
Former deputy mayor of Chandigarh Hardeep Singh Saini would be SAD’s candidate from the Union Territory constituency.
Ranipet's marathon and walkathon raised awareness about eradicating harmful substances, attracting over 1,300 participants.
Over 2,500 students graduated at B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute's 15th Convocation, celebrating academic achievements and future aspirations.
BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accuses Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of betraying all sections of people in the State and reneging on pre-poll promises.
Discover how to effectively renew your motor policy, ensuring clarity on premiums, coverage, and potential savings.
Auroville proposes a sustainable meeting with UK partners to foster youth empowerment and green innovation initiatives.
Chennai-Bengaluru expressway project delays due to slow contractor progress on Arakkonam to Kancheepuram stretch, affecting completion timeline.
Jet ski trials at Manali and Madhavaram lakes aim to enhance tourism and introduce recreational boating facilities.
A bronze statue of 'Superstar' Krishna, honouring his bond with Vijayawada, is unveiled at Lenin Centre.
Join over 1,200 runners at LIFEATHON 2026 in Chennai, promoting a drug-free youth through a vibrant marathon event.
For the Quad, the fact that despite not holding a leader-level summit, it has continued to operationalise its initiatives, demonstrates its remarkable resilience
PM Modi inaugurates the Phase-II stretch of Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar Metro, enhancing public transport and citizen interaction.
Carissa Yip wins the women's blitz title at Tata Steel Chess, defeating Vantika Agrawal in a tense tie-breaker.
The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, along with the Association of Indian Universities and Alva’s Education Foundation, Moodbidri, will conduct the All India Inter-University Athletics Championship at the Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri from January 12 to January 16.