AAP releases second list of 31 candidates for Punjab polls, drops minister Khudian, six MLAs

Published 12 Nov 2026, 19:51 IST

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced its second list of 31 candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly polls, bringing the total declared candidates to 71. The announcement followed a meeting of the party’s Political Affairs Committee. The list includes candidates for key constituencies such as Gurdaspur, Pathankot and Amritsar North, and several sitting MLAs have been replaced.

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CHANDIGARH: The second list of 31 candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections was released by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today, naming two sitting Members of Parliament, re-nominating two sitting MLAs while dropping seven others, including a sitting Cabinet minister and two former ministers…

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First reported by The Economic Times at 11:53 UTC on 12 Nov.

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The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co. 12 Nov 2026, 17:23 IST

AAP releases second list of 31 candidates for 2027 Punjab Assembly elections

Aam Aadmi Party has released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Punjab Legislative Assembly elections. This list features a total of 31 candidates vying for various constituencies across Punjab. Some notable names include Raman Bahl from Gurdaspur and Gurjipal Singh Mahal from Qadian…

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India TV Independent News Service 12 Nov 2026, 17:24 IST

AAP releases second list of 31 candidates for Punjab polls, drops Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday announced its first list of 31 candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. The list includes MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, who has been fielded from Barnala, a constituency he previously represented as an MLA.

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Hindustan Times HT Media 12 Nov 2026, 17:54 IST

AAP announces second list of 31 candidates for Punjab Assembly elections

This came after the party's political affairs committee (PAC) held discussions on ticket distribution on the feedback received through surveys.

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India Today Living Media India 12 Nov 2026, 18:34 IST

Aam Aadmi Party announces second list of 31 candidates for 2027 Punjab Assembly polls

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The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. Current article 12 Nov 2026, 19:51 IST

AAP releases second list of 31 candidates for Punjab polls, drops minister Khudian, six MLAs

CHANDIGARH: The second list of 31 candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections was released by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today, naming two sitting Members of Parliament, re-nominating two sitting MLAs while dropping seven others, including a sitting Cabinet minister and two former ministers…

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