Jailed Separatist Amritpal Singh Seeks Temporary Release To Fight Polls
NDTV
The separatist Sikh preacher plans to contest as an independent candidate from Punjab's Sri Khadoor Sahib constituency that goes to poll on June 1.
Separatist and "Waris Punjab De" chief Amritpal Singh, who is currently lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh Jail, approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday seeking temporary release to file his nomination to contest the Lok Sabha polls.
The separatist Sikh preacher plans to contest as an independent candidate from Punjab's Sri Khadoor Sahib constituency that goes to poll on June 1.
In his petition, Singh sought an order to be released for seven days so he could file his nomination for the polls before the deadline ends on May 14. He has also sought directions to the jail authorities to make necessary arrangements for him to complete the paperwork including getting his photograph clicked and opening a new bank account.
