Punjab Elections 2022: Savage Political Statements of leaders that hit headlines
Chandigarh, February 20: Polling for 117 Assembly seats in Punjab began on Sunday morning amid tight security arrangements. Voting started at 8 am and will continue till 6 pm. A total of 1,304 candidates, including 93 women and two transgenders, are in the fray for the high-stake electoral contest.
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Punjab is witnessing a multi-cornered contest among the Congress, AAP, SAD-BSP, BJP-PLC-SAD (Sanyukt) and the Sanyukt Samaj Morcha, a political front of various farmer bodies. The Shiromani Akali Dal is contesting the polls in alliance with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). The BJP is fighting the elections in alliance with Amarinder Singh-led Punjab Lok Congress and Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa-led SAD (Sanyukt).
Highlight of the day-
CM candidates
--"It is leadership of the party. It'll now be the will of the almighty & people, we've made all efforts," said CM Charanjit Singh Channi as he offered prayers at Gurudwara Sri Katalgarh Sahib, Kharar. He is contesting Punjab Elections 2022, from Chamkaur Sahib and Bhadaur constituencies.
-- "It's leadership of the party. It'll now be the will of the almighty & people, we've made all efforts," says CM Charanjit Singh Channi as he offers prayers at Gurudwara Sri Katalgarh Sahib, Kharar He is contesting Punjab Elections 2022, from Chamkaur Sahib and Bhadaur constituencies.
----There is a strong SAD-BSP wave in the state; you'll see exceptional results soon: Sukhbir Singh Badal, President, Shiromani Akali Dal
Prominent politicians
--- Punjab Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu casts his vote in Assembly elections, at Ludhiana “I request everyone to exercise their right to vote for the development of Punjab. The more people take part in elections the more democracy will strengthen”, he says.
--- Congress leader Manish Tewari casts his vote in Punjab Elections 2022, at Ludhiana I request people to keep in mind the interests of Punjab, rise above caste & religion while voting in this election, he says.
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-- Capt Amarinder Singh (Punjab Lok Congress leader & ex-CM will win from Patiala Assembly constituency. Change should be brought keeping in mind the future of youth. Votes should be cast based on who can bring peace & economic stability to the state: Preneet Kaur, rebel Congress MP
-PTC News
