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Assembly Election 2022 Results: The D-Day for Assembly election 2022 is here. As the counting of votes starts on Thursday at 8 am, Editorji will be live with quickest numbers, updates, and on-spot analysis.
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Punjab Exit Polls 2022: Republic-PMARQ and Aaj Tak-Axis My India predict clear AAP victory in Punjab, while ABP-CVoter puts AAP close to finish line.

Punjab Exit Polls 2022 : AAP victory predicted; Congress, Akali Dal battle for distant 2nd place| exit polls

Punjab Exit Polls: AAP victory predicted; Congress, Akali Dal battle for distant 2nd place| exit polls


A year-long protest by farmers. Infighting in the ruling party. Break-up of a decades-old alliance. With drama at every stage,&nbsp;Punjab was arguably the most-keenly watched election in the 5-state poll exercise which ended on March 7. The border state saw a multi-cornered contest for the first time in 2022. And it's a relatively newer player which seems to have captured the voters' imagination in Punjab. According to predictions by most exit polls, it is the Aam Aadmi Party which is headed for victory in the northern state. The exit poll conducted by News24 and Today's Chanakya predicted a clean sweep for the party, claiming it is headed to win 100 seats in the 117-member House. The majority mark is 59. The Aaj Tak-Axis My India exit poll has predicted 76 to 90 seats for the AAP, while&nbsp;Republic PMARQ says the party will win 62 to 70 seats. ABP CVoter predicts 51 to 61 for the AAP while Times Now Veto says the party might win 70. While the Congress is predicted to have lost yet another state, pushing it closer to political irrelevance, the BJP seems to have failed to make a mark in alliance with former Congress veteran Amarinder Singh. The Akali Dal, which broke up with the BJP over the farm law protest, also apparently failed to capitalise on anti-incumbency.
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CAPTIONS Punjab exit polls: AAP victory predicted Cong fails to hold on to power: exit polls BJP-Amarinder tie-up couldn't make mark: exit polls Akali Dal couldn't capitalise on sentiment: exit polls

<div>According to predictions by most exit polls, it is the Aam Aadmi Party which is headed for victory in the northern state.</div>

Punjab Exit Polls 2022: A year-long protest by farmers, infighting in the ruling party, and break-up of a decades-old alliance - with drama at every stage,&nbsp;Punjab was arguably the most-keenly watched <a href="https://www.editorji.com/elections" target="_blank">election</a> in the 5-state poll exercise which ended on March 7.&nbsp;The border state saw a multi-cornered contest for the first time in 2022.
And it's a relatively newer player which seems to have captured the voters' imagination in Punjab.&nbsp;According to predictions by most exit polls, it is the Aam Aadmi Party which is headed for victory in the northern state.
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The exit poll conducted by News24 and Today's Chanakya predicted a clean sweep for the party, claiming it is headed to win 100 seats in the 117-member House.&nbsp;The majority mark is 59.&nbsp;The Aaj Tak-Axis My India exit poll has predicted 76 to 90 seats for the AAP, while&nbsp;Republic PMARQ says the party will win 62 to 70 seats.&nbsp;ABP CVoter predicts 51 to 61 for the AAP while Times Now Veto says the party might win 70.
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While the Congress is predicted to have lost yet another state, pushing it closer to political irrelevance, the BJP seems to have failed to make a mark in alliance with former Congress veteran Amarinder Singh.&nbsp;The Akali Dal, which broke up with the BJP over the farm law protest, also apparently failed to capitalise on anti-incumbency.
Click here for more special coverage on <a href="https://www.editorji.com/elections" target="_blank">Assembly Elections News &amp; Result</a>

Punjab Elections 2022: On the day of exit polls, Punjab CM faces for Aam Aadmi Party and Congress opined about the exit poll trends.

Punjab Elections 2022: AAP's CM candidate vs Congress CM face on Exit Polls

On the day of exit polls, Punjab CM faces for Aam&nbsp;Aadmi&nbsp;Party and Congress opined about the exit poll trends.

Punjab Elections 2022: On the day of exit polls, Punjab CM faces for Aam&nbsp;Aadmi&nbsp;Party and Congress opined about the exit poll trends.
While AAP's&nbsp;CM face Bhagwant&nbsp;Mann upon being asked about exit polls said, "What calculation? We are getting more than 80 seats. They (the rest of the parties that contested Punjab elections) can sit down and calculate among themselves: Bhagwant Mann, AAP's CM candidate for Punjab."
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Punjab CM and Congress CM candidate while on his way to Home Minister Amit&nbsp;Shah's residence said, "The boxes (sealed EVMs) will say what is going to happen. Wait for the 10th of March: Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi when asked about early exit polls showing AAP forming govt in Punjab."
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The results for the elections held in a single phase last month will be declared on March 10.
Click here for more special coverage on <a href="https://www.editorji.com/elections" target="_blank">Assembly Elections News &amp; Result</a>

Two days before the 5-state election exercise comes to an end, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at the Union government.
Gandhi's tweet of an image of a fuel pump with the text 'hike - coming back soon to fuel stations near you' was accompanied by the caption, "Quickly fill up your vehicles' fuel tanks. Modi government's election offer is about to end."Fuel prices in India have reportedly not been changed for 118 consecutive days.With elections in key states coming to an end, commentators expect a fuel hike soon, especially due to a steep rise in international crude oil prices due to the Russia-Ukraine war.Investment banking firm JP Morgan reportedly said recently, "With state elections getting over next week, we expect daily fuel price hikes to restart across both gasoline and diesel."International crude prices have crossed the $100 per barrel-mark.It was reportedly $81.5 per barrel when petrol and diesel prices were last revised in India.In Delhi, a litre of petrol currently costs Rs 95.41, while diesel costs Rs 86.67, according to reports.

'Fill up your...': Rahul Gandhi's jibe on Modi govt's 'election-time offer' | Petrol, diesel prices | Crude oil cost

Two days before the 5-state election exercise comes to an end, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at the Union government.
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Gandhi's tweet of an image of a fuel pump with the text 'hike - coming back soon to fuel stations near you' was accompanied by the caption, "Quickly fill up your vehicles' fuel tanks. Modi government's election offer is about to end." Fuel prices in India have reportedly not been changed for 118 consecutive days. With elections in key states coming to an end, commentators expect a fuel hike soon, especially due to a steep rise in international crude oil prices due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Investment banking firm JP Morgan reportedly said recently, "With state elections getting over next week, we expect daily fuel price hikes to restart across both gasoline and diesel." International crude prices have crossed the $100 per barrel-mark. It was reportedly $81.5 per barrel when petrol and diesel prices were last revised in India. In Delhi, a litre of petrol currently costs Rs 95.41, while diesel costs Rs 86.67, according to reports.
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CAPTIONS Congress' petrol, diesel price jibe at Modi govt Fill tanks; election offer ending: Rahul Gandhi Polls ending; fuel price hike expected: JP Morgan Crude oil prices increasing due to Ukraine war

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Two days before the 5-state election exercise comes to an end, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at the Union government.
Gandhi's tweet of an image of a fuel pump with the text 'hike - coming back soon to fuel stations near you' was accompanied by the caption, "Quickly fill up your vehicles' fuel tanks. Modi government's election offer is about to end."
Fuel prices in India have reportedly not been changed for 118 consecutive days.&nbsp;With elections in key states coming to an end, commentators expect a fuel hike soon, especially due to a steep rise in international crude oil prices due to the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Investment banking firm JP Morgan reportedly said recently, "With state elections getting over next week, we expect daily fuel price hikes to restart across both gasoline and diesel."
International crude prices have crossed the $100 per barrel-mark.&nbsp;It was reportedly $81.5 per barrel when petrol and diesel prices were last revised in India.
In Delhi, a litre of petrol currently costs Rs 95.41, while diesel costs Rs 86.67, according to reports.
Click here for more special coverage on <a href="https://www.editorji.com/elections" target="_blank">Assembly Elections News &amp; Result</a>

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday blocked applications, website and social media accounts of foreign-based 'Punjab Politics TV', which is linked to banned organisation Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), for allegedly attempting to use an online platform to disturb public order during assembly elections.
The SFJ has been declared unlawful under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
“Relying on intelligence inputs that the channel was attempting to use online media to disturb public order during the ongoing State Assembly Elections, the Ministry used emergency powers under the IT Rules on February 18 to block the digital media resources of 'Punjab Politics TV',” it said.
The ministry noted that the content of the blocked apps, websites and social media accounts had had the potential to incite communal disharmony, separatism and were found to be detrimental to the sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the state, and public order.
“It was also observed that the launch of new apps and social media accounts was timed to gain traction during the ongoing elections.
“Government of India remains vigilant and committed to secure the overall information environment in India and thwart any actions having the potential to undermine India's sovereignty and integrity,” the ministry said.
Assembly polls were held in Punjab on February 20 and the results will be declared on March

Centre bans apps, website, social media accounts of Punjab Politics TV

The Modi&nbsp;government on Tuesday blocked applications, website and social media accounts of foreign-based 'Punjab Politics TV', which is linked to banned organisation Sikhs For Justice. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting took the decision for allegedly attempting to use an online platform to disturb public order during assembly elections in Punjab.
The ministry said relying on intelligence inputs, it used emergency powers under the IT Rules to block the digital media resources of 'Punjab Politics TV'.
The ministry noted that the content of the blocked apps, websites and social media accounts had had the potential to incite communal disharmony, separatism and were found to be detrimental to the sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the state, and public order.
Assembly polls were held in Punjab on February 20 and the results will be declared on March 10

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting took the decisionfor allegedly attempting to use an online platform to disturb public order during assembly elections in Punjab.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday blocked applications, website and social media accounts of foreign-based 'Punjab Politics TV', which is linked to banned organisation Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), for allegedly attempting to use an online platform to disturb public order during assembly elections.
The SFJ has been declared unlawful under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
&ldquo;Relying on intelligence inputs that the channel was attempting to use online media to disturb public order during the ongoing State Assembly Elections, the Ministry used emergency powers under the IT Rules on February 18 to block the digital media resources of 'Punjab Politics TV',&rdquo; it said.
The ministry noted that the content of the blocked apps, websites and social media accounts had had the potential to incite communal disharmony, separatism and were found to be detrimental to the sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the state, and public order.
&ldquo;It was also observed that the launch of new apps and social media accounts was timed to gain traction during the ongoing elections.
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&ldquo;Government of India remains vigilant and committed to secure the overall information environment in India and thwart any actions having the potential to undermine India's sovereignty and integrity,&rdquo; the ministry said.
Assembly polls were held in Punjab on February 20 and the results will be declared on March 10

Actor Sonu Sood got into trouble with authorities after trying to enter a polling booth in Punjab, as per reports. Sood allegedly tried to enter a booth in Moga.

Election update: Voting over; Sonu Sood's car seized; SP's EVM fault claim | UP, Punjab polls

Police seized Sonu Sood's car and sent him home with strict orders to not step out again, as per reports. 

CAPTIONS Punjab: 63.44% voter turnout till 5 pm UP Phase 3: 57.44% voter turnout till 5 pm Punjab: Sonu Sood in trouble, car seized by copsSonu tried to enter polling booth in Moga: reports Sonu's sister Malvika is Congress candidate in Moga Samajwadi Party alleged EVM malfunction in UP SP button pressed, EVM printing BJP slip in Kanpur: SP Kanpur mayor in trouble for photo-op during voting Punjab CM hopefuls Badal, Channi seen casting vote
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vo: The third phase of the ongoing state elections ended on February 20.&nbsp;In Uttar Pradesh, around 2.06 crore voters reportedly turned up to cast their ballot till 5 pm, leading to a provisional voter turnout of over 57% in 59 constituencies.&nbsp;Punjab reportedly saw 63.44% voter turnout till 5 pm as all 117 constituencies in the state went to polls.
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 Actor Sonu Sood got into trouble with authorities after trying to enter a polling booth in Punjab, as per reports. Sood allegedly tried to enter a booth in Moga, where his sister Malvika is the Congress candidate. Police seized Sonu's car and sent him home with strict orders to not step out again, as per reports. The actor claimed that he went to the booth after information that Opposition parties were issuing threats at some booths, and distributing cash at others.
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 ((SP TWEETS)) https://twitter.com/samajwadiparty/status/1495226798476767233
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 Amid phase 3 of voting in Uttar Pradesh, the Opposition Samajwadi Party alleged malfunctioning of electronic voting machines, or EVMs, in various places. SP tweeted that in Kanpur Dehat's Bhognipur, the EVM-VVPAT was issuing BJP's slip even if SP's button was pressed at Booth 121. The party also alleged the EVM at booth number 38 in Farrukhabad does not have a button corresponding to the SP's cycle symbol.
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 Meanwhile, Kanpur mayor Pramila Pandey kicked up a storm by reportedly getting photographed while casting her vote in favour of the BJP. An FIR was reportedly lodged against the mayor for breach of secrecy of voting.
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 Punjab's CM hopefuls were seen casting their ballot as 117 seats in the border state vote in a single phase. Shiromani Akali Dal leaders Parkash Singh Badal, son Sukhbir, and his wife Harsimrat cast their votes in Muktsar. Incumbent Punjab CM and Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi cast his vote in Kharar.

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The third phase of the ongoing state elections ended on February 20.&nbsp;In Uttar Pradesh, around 2.06 crore voters reportedly turned up to cast their ballot till 5 pm, leading to a provisional voter turnout of over 57% in 59 constituencies.&nbsp;Punjab reportedly saw 63.44% voter turnout till 5 pm as all 117 constituencies in the state went to polls.
Actor Sonu Sood got into trouble with authorities after trying to enter a polling booth in Punjab, as per reports. Sood allegedly tried to enter a booth in Moga, where his sister Malvika is the Congress candidate. Police seized Sonu's car and sent him home with strict orders to not step out again, as per reports. The actor claimed that he went to the booth after information that Opposition parties were issuing threats at some booths, and distributing cash at others.
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Amid phase 3 of voting in Uttar Pradesh, the Opposition Samajwadi Party alleged malfunctioning of electronic voting machines, or EVMs, in various places. SP tweeted that in Kanpur Dehat's Bhognipur, the EVM-VVPAT was issuing BJP's slip even if SP's button was pressed at Booth 121. The party also alleged the EVM at booth number 38 in Farrukhabad does not have a button corresponding to the SP's cycle symbol.
Meanwhile, Kanpur mayor Pramila Pandey kicked up a storm by reportedly getting photographed while casting her vote in favour of the BJP. An FIR was reportedly lodged against the mayor for breach of secrecy of voting.
Punjab's CM hopefuls were seen casting their ballot as 117 seats in the border state vote in a single phase. Shiromani Akali Dal leaders Parkash Singh Badal, son Sukhbir, and his wife Harsimrat cast their votes in Muktsar. Incumbent Punjab CM and Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi cast his vote in Kharar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met a delegation of Sikhs and Hindus from Afghanistan on February 19.
The meeting occurred a day before Punjab votes to elect its next government. The delegation called on the PM at his official residence in Delhi.
They thanked Modi for bringing in the Citizenship Amendment Act which promised Indian citizenship to minority communities from some of India's neighbours, including Afghanistan, if they came to the country before a cut-off date.
The delegation gifted PM Modi with a traditional Afghan turban, which Modi said would make former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai very happy.
The Indian government had also evacuated many Sikhs and Hindus from Afghanistan after the Taliban took over the country.
The delegation also thanked the PM for bringing the 'swaroop' of Guru Granth Sahib from Afghanistan last year.
A day earlier, PM Modi had met eminent personalities from the Sikh community, though the BJP maintained that the meeting should not be connected to the elections.

PM Modi's meeting with Sikhs, Hindus from Afghanistan, day before Punjab elections

The delegation gifted PM Modi with a traditional Afghan turban, which Modi said would make former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai very happy.

PM Modi meets Sikhs, Hindus from Afghanistan, day before Punjab elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met a delegation of Sikhs and Hindus from Afghanistan on February 19. The meeting occurred a day before Punjab votes to elect its next government.
The delegation called on the PM at his official residence in Delhi. They thanked Modi for bringing in the Citizenship Amendment Act which promised Indian citizenship to minority communities from some of India's neighbours, including Afghanistan, if they came to the country before a cut-off date. The delegation gifted PM Modi with a traditional Afghan turban, which Modi said would make former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai very happy. The Indian government had also evacuated many Sikhs and Hindus from Afghanistan after the Taliban took over the country. The delegation also thanked the PM for bringing the 'swaroop' of Guru Granth Sahib from Afghanistan last year. A day earlier, PM Modi had met eminent personalities from the Sikh community, though the BJP maintained that the meeting should not be connected to the elections.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met a delegation of Sikhs and Hindus from Afghanistan on February 19.
The meeting occurred a day before Punjab votes to elect its next government.&nbsp;The delegation called on the PM at his official residence in Delhi.
They thanked Modi for bringing in the Citizenship Amendment Act which promised Indian citizenship to minority communities from some of India's neighbours, including Afghanistan, if they came to the country before a cut-off date.
The delegation gifted PM Modi with a traditional Afghan turban, which Modi said would make former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai very happy.
The Indian government had also evacuated many Sikhs and Hindus from Afghanistan after the Taliban took over the country.
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The delegation also thanked the PM for bringing the 'swaroop' of Guru Granth Sahib from Afghanistan last year.
A day earlier, PM Modi had met eminent personalities from the Sikh community, though the BJP maintained that the meeting should not be connected to the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/elections" target="_blank">elections</a>.
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One of the most keenly awaited elections in the ongoing 5-state Assembly poll exercise is taking place today.
117 constituencies in the border state of Punjab are voting today to elect their next government. The multi-cornered contest is seeing incumbent Congress being challenged by the BJP-PLC alliance, the Akali Dal-BSP tie-up, the Aam Aadmi Party, and a political front floated by some farm unions who were part of the year-long protest against 3 contentious farm laws.
Along with Punjab, Uttar Pradesh is holding its third phase of voting today. 59 of UP's 403 constituencies are voting to select representatives from a total of 627 candidates.
The high-profile candidates in this phase include Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Union minister and BJP candidate SP Singh Baghel, contesting from Karhal.
The fates of Akhilesh's uncle and Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party chief Shivpal Yadav from Jaswantnagar, and former Kanpur police chief and newly-inducted BJP leader Asim Arun from Kannauj, will be decided in this phase.
Results will be announced on March 10.

Assembly Election 2022: Voting in Punjab, UP 3rd phase; Akhilesh's fate hangs in balance

117 constituencies in Punjab, and 59 of 403 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh are voting today.

One of the most keenly awaited elections in the ongoing 5-state Assembly poll exercise is taking place today. 117 constituencies in the border state of Punjab are voting today to elect their next government. The multi-cornered contest is seeing incumbent Congress being challenged by the BJP-PLC alliance, the Akali Dal-BSP tie-up, the Aam Aadmi Party, and a political front floated by some farm unions who were part of the year-long protest against 3 contentious farm laws. Along with Punjab, Uttar Pradesh is holding its third phase of voting today. 59 of UP's 403 constituencies are voting to select representatives from a total of 627 candidates. The high-profile candidates in this phase include Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Union minister and BJP candidate SP Singh Baghel, contesting from Karhal. The fates of Akhilesh's uncle and Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party chief Shivpal Yadav from Jaswantnagar, and former Kanpur police chief and newly-inducted BJP leader Asim Arun from Kannauj, will be decided in this phase. Results will be announced on March 10.

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One of the most keenly awaited elections in the ongoing 5-state Assembly poll exercise is taking place today.
117 constituencies in the border state of Punjab are voting today to elect their next government.&nbsp;The multi-cornered contest is seeing incumbent Congress being challenged by the BJP-PLC alliance, the Akali Dal-BSP tie-up, the Aam Aadmi Party, and a political front floated by some farm unions who were part of the year-long protest against 3 contentious farm laws.
 Along with Punjab, Uttar Pradesh is holding its third phase of voting today.&nbsp;59 of UP's 403 constituencies are voting to select representatives from a total of 627 candidates.
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 The high-profile candidates in this phase include Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Union minister and BJP candidate SP Singh Baghel, contesting from Karhal.
 The fates of Akhilesh's uncle and Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party chief Shivpal Yadav from Jaswantnagar, and former Kanpur police chief and newly-inducted BJP leader Asim Arun from Kannauj, will be decided in this phase.
Results will be announced on March 10.
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An order to file a police case against Arvind Kejriwal, and extra security for his friend-turned-foe Kumar Vishwas. These developments occurred a day before the politically significant Assembly elections in Punjab.
On February 19, the Aam Aadmi Party and its chief Arvind Kejriwal found themselves in trouble after the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab reportedly ordered a police case against the politician.
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The order was issued following a complaint by a leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal. Arshdeep Singh reportedly accused the AAP of maligning Akali Dal and other parties' image in the eyes of the general public. The AAP video reportedly called other parties "traitors". The Chief Electoral Officer said that the video violated the Model Code of Conduct.
Meanwhile, rebel AAP leader Kumar Vishwas was accorded Y-category security, according to reports quoting government sources. The increased security cover came amid Vishwas' war of words with Kejriwal over the latter's alleged closeness to Khalistani separatist elements.
Vishwas' allegations were used by Congress and BJP to attack the Delhi CM of encouraging separatists for electoral gain.
Punjab is voting on February 20 with results being announced on March 10.

Punjab Election 2022: Case against Arvind Kejriwal order, security for Kumar Vishwas day before voting

The order against Arvind Kejriwal and AAP was issued following a complaint by a leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal.

Punjab polls: Case against Kejriwal order; security for Kumar Vishwas day before voting

An order to file a police case against Arvind Kejriwal, and extra security for his friend-turned-foe Kumar Vishwas. These developments occurred a day before the politically significant Assembly elections in Punjab. On February 19, the Aam Aadmi Party and its chief Arvind Kejriwal found themselves in trouble after the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab reportedly ordered a police case against the politician. The order was issued following a complaint by a leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal. Arshdeep Singh reportedly accused the AAP of maligning Akali Dal and other parties' image in the eyes of the general public. The AAP video reportedly called other parties "traitors". The Chief Electoral Officer said that the video violated the Model Code of Conduct.
Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Badal and Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi have also been reportedly charged with violating the code of conduct. Both allegedly campaigned after the silence period had started.
 Meanwhile, rebel AAP leader Kumar Vishwas was accorded Y-category security, according to reports quoting government sources. The increased security cover came amid Vishwas' war of words with Kejriwal over the latter's alleged closeness to Khalistani separatist elements. Vishwas' allegations were used by Congress and BJP to attack the Delhi CM of encouraging separatists for electoral gain. Punjab is voting on February 20 with results being announced on March 10.

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An order to file a police case against Arvind Kejriwal, and extra security for his friend-turned-foe Kumar Vishwas.&nbsp;These developments occurred a day before the politically significant Assembly elections in Punjab.
On February 19, the Aam Aadmi Party and its chief Arvind Kejriwal found themselves in trouble after the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab reportedly ordered a police case against the politician.
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The order was issued following a complaint by a leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal. Arshdeep Singh reportedly accused the AAP of maligning Akali Dal and other parties' image in the eyes of the general public.&nbsp;The AAP video reportedly called other parties "traitors".&nbsp;The Chief Electoral Officer said that the video violated the Model Code of Conduct.
Meanwhile, rebel AAP leader Kumar Vishwas was accorded Y-category security, according to reports quoting government sources.&nbsp;The increased security cover came amid Vishwas' war of words with Kejriwal over the latter's alleged closeness to Khalistani separatist elements.
Vishwas' allegations were used by Congress and BJP to attack the Delhi CM of encouraging separatists for electoral gain.
Punjab is voting on February 20 with results being announced on March 10.

The BJP is contesting the February 20 polls in alliance with former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh-led Punjab Lok Congress and Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa-led SAD (Sanyukt).

Punjab Elections 2022 | Punjab goes to polls: All you need to know

Punjab Election 2022 | Punjab goes to polls: All you need to know

The BJP is contesting the February 20 polls in alliance with former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh-led Punjab Lok Congress and Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa-led SAD (Sanyukt).

Punjab Assembly Elections 2022: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday appealed to the people of Punjab to give the party-led alliance a clear majority for peace and prosperity in the state which goes to the polls on Sunday.
Union Minister and the party&rsquo;s Punjab affairs in-charge, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said his party has come with a vision and agenda for the development of Punjab, unlike the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party, which the saffron party claimed, are pursuing a divisive agenda. Shekhawat, along with the state BJP general secretary, Subhash Sharma, said, the BJP was fighting the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/elections/punjab-elections" target="_blank">Punjab elections</a> as a major partner for the first time while earlier it used to contest only 23 seats.
He appealed to the people to give the BJP-led alliance a clear majority for Punjab's peace and prosperity.
Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/elections/punjab-elections/punjab-election-2022-malwa-majha-doaba-the-three-regions-and-their-importance-1644482339540" target="_blank">Punjab Election 2022 | Malwa, Majha &amp; Doaba - the three regions and their importance</a> &nbsp; The BJP, which had an alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal earlier, used to fight 23 of the 117 seats while the remaining were contested by the SAD.
The SAD led by Sukhbir Singh Badal, however, broke ties with the saffron party over the farm laws issue in 2020.
The BJP is contesting the February 20 polls in alliance with former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh-led Punjab Lok Congress and Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa-led SAD (Sanyukt).
Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/elections/up-elections/up-election-2022-59-assembly-seats-voting-in-phase-3-here-s-all-you-need-to-know-1645256428416" target="_blank">UP Election 2022: 59 assembly seats voting in Phase 3 - Here's all you need to know</a> On the last day of the poll campaign, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also participated in a roadshow taken out by Amarinder Singh in Patiala. People want to create a 'Nava Punjab' and only the BJP-led alliance can bring all-round progress in the state, Rajnath Singh later said.
Shekhawat cautioned against the "hidden and divisive agenda" of the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/elections/punjab-elections/congress-govt-run-by-bjp-why-priyanka-gandhi-said-this-at-rally-punjab-election-2022-1644750870117" target="_blank">Congress party</a>.
In an official statement, Shekhawat said the state of affairs in the Congress was so anarchic that it even forgot to release its manifesto till the last day "and it only released it when it was pointed out by the media". He said there is a "vertical split" in the Congress with PCC president Navjot Singh Sidhu and Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi pulling in diametrically opposite directions. The BJP leader also targeted the AAP, referring to allegations levelled by <a href="https://www.editorji.com/elections/punjab-elections/punjab-elections-2022-kumar-vishwas-doubles-down-on-rahul-s-khalistan-attack-on-kejriwal-listen-in-1645017256169" target="_blank">former AAP leader Kumar Vishwas</a>.
Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/elections/punjab-elections/bjp-congress-combined-attack-on-aap-amit-shah-channi-s-letters-on-kejriwal-khalistan-link-charge-1645206373292" target="_blank">BJP, Congress' combined attack on AAP: Amit Shah, Channi's letters on Kejriwal-Khalistan link charge</a>&nbsp; He also said, not only Kumar Vishwas but other senior colleagues of AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal too had from time to time revealed "his (Kejriwal's) agenda to pursue personal ambitions". Shekhawat said the Punjabis have always rejected any "sectarian, divisive and extremist agenda with the spirit of Punjabiyat and they will reject it this time also". Appealing people to vote for the BJP-led alliance for a clear majority, Shekhawat said while other parties pursued divisive agenda, the BJP believed in peace, progress and social harmony, with "sabka sath, sabka vikas" (inclusive growth of all). "You have given chance to the Congress and the Akalis, now give us one chance," he appealed to Punjabis while clarifying that although the BJP was an ally of the Akalis earlier, being a junior partner, it had only a limited role then. ALSO WATCH:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/elections/up-elections/up-elections-2022-ej-special-chunaav-pe-charcha-episode-14-1645193845839">UP Elections 2022: EJ Special Chunaav Pe Charcha | Episode 14</a>
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Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday blasted his rivals in Gabbar Singh mode.
Delhi CM took a line out of iconic character's dialogue from blockbuster Sholay to get back at his rivals who accused him of being soft on terrorists.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, friend-turned-foe Kumar Vishwas and the BJP have in recent days accused Kejriwal of ties with the Kahlistani terrorists.
The Delhi CM on Monday said that he is a terrorist who scares the corrupt, belting out the famed Gabbar dialogue with his own twist: "Jab baccha bhrashtachar karta hai toh maa kehti hai soja beta varna Kejriwal aajayega..."

Watch: Arvind Kejriwal's Gabbar mode as rivals accuse him of 'ties with terrorists'

Start with Kejriwal Byte:&nbsp;"Jab baccha bhrashtachar karta hai toh maa kehti hai soja beta varna Kejriwal&nbsp;aajayega..."
That's Arvind&nbsp;Kejriwal&nbsp;in&nbsp;Gabbar&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;mode.&nbsp;Aam Aadmi Party chief on Monday blasted his rivals taking a line out of iconic character's dialogue from blockbuster Sholay to get back at his opponents&nbsp;who accused him of being soft on terrorists.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, friend-turned-foe Kumar Vishwas and the BJP have in recent days accused Kejriwal of ties with the Kahlistani terrorists.
The Delhi CM on Monday said that he is a terrorist who scares the corrupt.&nbsp;

Delhi CM took a line out of iconic character's dialogue from blockbuster Sholay to get back at his rivals who accused him of being soft on terrorists.

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday blasted his rivals in Gabbar&nbsp;Singh mode.
Delhi CM took a line out of iconic character's dialogue from blockbuster Sholay to get back at his rivals who accused him of being soft on terrorists.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, friend-turned-foe Kumar Vishwas and the BJP have in recent days accused Kejriwal of ties with the Kahlistani terrorists.
The Delhi CM on Monday said that he is a terrorist who scares the corrupt, belting out the famed Gabbar dialogue with his own twist: "Jab baccha bhrashtachar karta hai toh maa kehti hai soja beta varna Kejriwal aajayega..."

After winning the Punjab polls, the Aam Aadmi Party has secured berths in the Upper House of the Parliament as well.
Hours after Bhagwant Mann sworn in as the chief minister of Punjab on Wednesday, reports claimed that Harbhajan Singh is among the names which the party is pondering upon for Rajya Sabha berth.
Singh is also likely to be made the head of a proposed sports university in the state, as per reports.
On March 10, Bhajji had congratulated Mann and wrote, “Congratulations to Aam Aadmi Party and my friend #BhagwantMann on becoming our new chief minister… great to hear that he will be taking oath as the new CM in Bhagat Singh’s village Khatkarkalan…”
On Wednesday, Bhagwant Mann took oath as Punjab's new CM in the presence of party chief Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders including Manish Sisodia.
The Aam Aadmi Party currently has 3 members in the Rajya Sabha.

AAP to send Harbhajan Singh to Rajya Sabha? Rumours are rife

AAP to send Bhajji to Rajya Sabha? Rumours are rife

Harbhajan&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;to be Rajya&nbsp;Sabha MP?; reports suggest
AAP&nbsp;secured more RS berths after Punjab polls victory
AAP&nbsp;has 3 members in the Rajya&nbsp;Sabha&nbsp;currently

Harbhajan Singh is also likely to be made the head of a proposed sports university in the state, as per reports.

After winning the Punjab polls, the Aam Aadmi Party has secured more berths in the Upper House of the Parliament as well.
Hours after Bhagwant Mann was sworn in as the chief minister of Punjab on Wednesday, reports claimed that cricketer&nbsp;Harbhajan Singh is among the names which the party is pondering upon for Rajya Sabha berth.
Singh is also likely to be made the head of a proposed sports university in the state, as per reports.
On March 10, Bhajji had congratulated Mann and wrote, &ldquo;Congratulations to Aam Aadmi Party and my friend #BhagwantMann on becoming our new chief minister&hellip; great to hear that he will be taking oath as the new CM in Bhagat Singh&rsquo;s village Khatkarkalan&hellip;&rdquo;
On Wednesday, Bhagwant Mann took oath as Punjab's new CM in the presence of party chief Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders including Manish Sisodia.
The Aam Aadmi Party currently has 3 members in the Rajya Sabha.

In a major announcement soon after winning the Punjab elections, the state's CM-designate said that politician-centric police deployment will be changed to a people-centric approach.
Aam Aadmi Party's Bhagwant Mann reportedly said that currently, Punjab police are providing security to politicians, while police stations lie vacant. He reportedly added that security of the people is more important, and so police will be deployed where they are needed.
Coinciding with Mann's statement, Punjab police reportedly withdrew 122 former ministers and MLAs. The list included Manpreet Singh Badal, Raj Kumar Verka, Bharat Bhushan Ashu, Brahm Mohindra, Sangat Singh Gilzian, and former Assembly Speaker KP Singh, according to news agency PTI.
ALSO WATCH | Bhagwant Mann addresses supporters after winning Punjab elections
Soon after winning polls, Mann had reportedly directed MLAs to spend time in their constituencies, and not capital Chandigarh. Mann is slated to take oath as Punjab Chief Minister on March 16.
The Aam Aadmi Party won 92 seats in the 117-member Assembly. Incumbent Congress was limited to 18, while other parties like Akali Dal and BJP were reduced to single digits.

Punjab: Bhagwant Mann's order against VIPs; police withdraw security cover for 122 | AAP | CM

Punjab: Bhagwant Mann's order against VIPs; police withdraw security cover for 122


In a major announcement soon after winning the Punjab elections, the state's CM-designate said that&nbsp;politician-centric&nbsp;police deployment will be changed to a people-centric approach. Aam Aadmi Party's Bhagwant Mann reportedly said that currently, Punjab police are providing security to politicians, while police stations lie vacant. He reportedly added that security of the people is more important, and so police will be deployed where they are needed. Coinciding with Mann's statement, Punjab police reportedly withdrew security cover for 122 former ministers and MLAs. The list included Manpreet Singh Badal, Raj Kumar Verka, Bharat Bhushan Ashu, Brahm Mohindra, Sangat Singh Gilzian, and former Assembly Speaker KP Singh, according to news agency PTI. Soon after winning polls, Mann had reportedly directed MLAs to spend time in their constituencies, and not come to state capital Chandigarh. Mann is slated to take oath as Punjab Chief Minister on March 16. The Aam Aadmi Party won 92 seats in the 117-member Assembly. Incumbent Congress was limited to 18, while other parties like Akali Dal and BJP were reduced to single digits.
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CAPTIONS Bhagwant Mann's order against VIP culture Mann slammed police cover for politicians Police stations lying vacant: Punjab CM-designate Police withdrew cover for 122 persons: reports Cover of former ministers, MLAs withdrawn Bhagwant Mann to take oath on March 16
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In a major announcement soon after winning the Punjab elections, the state's CM-designate said that&nbsp;politician-centric&nbsp;police deployment will be changed to a people-centric approach.
Aam Aadmi Party's Bhagwant Mann reportedly said that currently, Punjab police are providing security to politicians, while police stations lie vacant. He reportedly added that security of the people is more important, and so police will be deployed where they are needed.
Coinciding with Mann's statement, Punjab police reportedly withdrew 122 former ministers and MLAs.&nbsp;The list included Manpreet Singh Badal, Raj Kumar Verka, Bharat Bhushan Ashu, Brahm Mohindra, Sangat Singh Gilzian, and former Assembly Speaker KP Singh, according to news agency PTI.
ALSO WATCH | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/elections/punjab-elections/watch-bhagwant-mann-addresses-supporters-after-winning-punjab-elections-1646905566738" target="_blank">Bhagwant Mann addresses supporters after winning Punjab elections</a>
Soon after winning polls, Mann had reportedly directed MLAs to spend time in their constituencies, and not capital Chandigarh.&nbsp;Mann is slated to take oath as Punjab Chief Minister on March 16.
The Aam Aadmi Party won 92 seats in the 117-member Assembly.&nbsp;Incumbent Congress was limited to 18, while other parties like Akali Dal and BJP were reduced to single digits.

Despite Aam Aadmi Party's victory in Punjab, it is a candidate of the Shiromani Akali Dal who is capturing attention on social media. The name of an Akali Dal candidate, and his defeat in the recent elections, has become a topic of online conversation.
The candidate is Winnerjit Singh Goldy, who was fielded from Sangrur. Winnerjit secured 7.24% of the votes, and lost to Aam Aadmi Party's Narinder Kaur Bharaj. Following the declaration of results, social media users pointed out the irony of Winnerjit losing.
ALSO WATCH | Punjab Election results: 3 reasons why Congress lost; Sidhu, Channi fail amid infighting, anti-incumbency
Winnerjit is former Vice-Chairman of the Pepsu Road Transport Corporation. He faced BJP's Arvind Khanna, AAP's Narinder Kaur, and Congress' Vijay Inder Singla in the February 20 election. Singla came second, BJP third, while Akali Dal's Winnerjit ended up fourth in the polls.

Punjab: Candidate Winnerjit Singh loses; faces social media jokes | Elections 2022 | Akali Dal

((WINNERJIT IMAGES)) https://twitter.com/Akali_Dal_/status/1467065155527720961
&nbsp; https://twitter.com/Akali_Dal_/status/1421422936049668103&nbsp; TWITTER@AKALI_DAL_ FILE
 Despite Aam Aadmi Party's victory in Punjab, it is a candidate of the Shiromani Akali Dal who is capturing attention on social media. The name of an Akali Dal candidate, and his defeat in the recent elections, has become a topic of online conversation. The candidate is Winnerjit Singh Goldy, who was fielded from Sangrur. Winnerjit secured 7.24% of the votes, and lost to Aam Aadmi Party's Narinder Kaur Bharaj.
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 ((USER TWEET)) https://twitter.com/farzi_gyaan/status/1501971708835934209
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 Following the declaration of results, social media users pointed out the irony of Winnerjit losing.
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 ((FILE PHOTOS))
 Winnerjit is former Vice-Chairman of the Pepsu Road Transport Corporation. He faced BJP's Arvind Khanna, AAP's Narinder Kaur, and Congress' Vijay Inder Singla in the February 20 election. Singla came second, BJP third, while Akali Dal's Winnerjit ended up fourth in the polls.
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CAPTIONS Akali Dal candidate faces social media jokes Winnerjit Singh lost from Sangrur in Punjab AAP's Narinder Kaur won from Sangrur Winnerjit Singh finished 4th&nbsp;in elections

<div>Winnerjit Singh Goldy secured 7.24% of the votes, and lost to Aam Aadmi Party's Narinder Kaur Bharaj.</div>

Despite Aam Aadmi Party's victory in Punjab, it is a candidate of the Shiromani Akali Dal who is capturing attention on social media.&nbsp;The name of an Akali Dal candidate, and his defeat in the recent elections, has become a topic of online conversation.
The candidate is Winnerjit Singh Goldy, who was fielded from Sangrur.&nbsp;Winnerjit secured 7.24% of the votes, and lost to Aam Aadmi Party's Narinder Kaur Bharaj.&nbsp;Following the declaration of results, social media users pointed out the irony of Winnerjit losing.
ALSO WATCH |<a href="https://www.editorji.com/elections/punjab-elections/punjab-results-3-reasons-why-congress-lost-sidhu-channi-fail-amid-infighting-anti-incumbency-1646938884310" target="_blank">&nbsp;Punjab Election results: 3 reasons why Congress lost; Sidhu, Channi fail amid infighting, anti-incumbency</a>
Winnerjit is former Vice-Chairman of the Pepsu Road Transport Corporation.&nbsp;He faced BJP's Arvind Khanna, AAP's Narinder Kaur, and Congress' Vijay Inder Singla in the February 20 election.&nbsp;Singla came second, BJP third, while Akali Dal's Winnerjit ended up fourth in the polls.

Charanjit Singh Channi from Chamkaur Sahib - Lost. Navjot Singh Sidhu from Amritsar East - Lost. Manpreet Singh Badal from Bathinda Urban - Lost. Charanjit Singh Channi from Bhadaur - Lost.
Along with the defeat of many of its biggest faces, another state slipped out of the Congress' grasp. From a last-minute reshuffle at the top, to picking a Dalit CM - the Congress leadership tried many tactics, but couldn't secure a second term.
Well before the elections, infighting gripped Congress' Punjab unit, with Navjot Singh Sidhu leading a rebellion against then-CM Amarinder Singh. The tussle culminated in Amarinder quitting as CM, and eventually leaving the party. However, instead of Sidhu, the CM crown passed on to Charanjit Singh Channi.
It was seen as a move to secure the support of the sizeable Dalit population in Punjab. Meanwhile, Sidhu handled the reins of the party's state unit.
Another tug-of-war erupted over the issue of Congress' CM candidate. After many bouts of infighting, Rahul Gandhi announced Channi as the CM face, claiming that the choice was made after voting of party workers, leaders, and supporters.
Despite the many measures, Congress doesn't seem to have been able to pile the blame for its government's shortcomings on Amarinder Singh, who floated a new outfit - Punjab Lok Congress - for the polls. Issues like inaction over the Bargari sacrilege case, and law and order issues seem to have put Congress on the backfoot. Even anger against the BJP over the now-repealed farm laws couldn't be capitalised on by a scattered Congress.
As a slight consolation, Congress was the only party apart from AAP to secure seats in double digits - 18 - while the AAP won 92. All the others like BJP and Akali Dal were reduced to single digits.

Punjab Assembly Election 2022 results: 3 reasons why Congress lost; Sidhu, Channi fail amid infighting, anti-incumbency | Elections 2022

Punjab results: 3 reasons why Congress lost; Sidhu, Channi fail amid infighting, anti-incumbency | Elections 2022


Charanjit Singh Channi from Chamkaur Sahib - Lost...
 Navjot Singh Sidhu from Amritsar East - Lost...
 Manpreet Singh Badal from Bathinda Urban - Lost...
 Charanjit Singh Channi from Bhadaur - Lost...
 Along with the defeat of many of its biggest faces, another state slipped out of the Congress' grasp...
 From a last-minute shuffle at the top, to picking a Dalit CM - the Congress leadership tried many tactics, but couldn't secure a second term...
 Well before the elections, infighting gripped Congress' Punjab unit, with Navjot Singh Sidhu leading a rebellion against then-CM Amarinder Singh...
 The tussle culminated in Amarinder quitting as CM, and eventually leaving the party...
 However, instead of Sidhu, the CM crown passed on to Charanjit Singh Channi...
 It was seen as a move to secure the support of the sizeable Dalit population in Punjab...
 Meanwhile, Sidhu handled the reins of the party's state unit...
 Another tug-of-war erupted over the issue of Congress' CM candidate...
 After many bouts of infighting, Rahul Gandhi announced Channi as the CM face, claiming that the choice was made after voting of party workers, leaders, and supporters...
 Despite the many measures, Congress doesn't seem to have been able to pile the blame for its government's shortcomings on Amarinder Singh, who floated a new outfit - Punjab Lok Congress - for the polls...
 Issues like inaction over the Bargari sacrilege case, and law and order issues seem to have put Congress on the backfoot...
 Even anger against the BJP over the now-repealed farm laws couldn't be capitalised on by a scattered Congress...
========================================
CAPTIONS Punjab: How Congress lost another state Infighting plagued Cong ahead of polls Cong changed CM at the last moment Channi ploy fails to pay off for Congress Sidhu led rebellion against Amarinder Both Sidhu and Channi lost elections

<div>From a last-minute reshuffle at the top, to picking a Dalit CM - the Congress leadership tried many tactics, but couldn't secure a second term.</div>

Charanjit Singh Channi from Chamkaur Sahib - Lost.&nbsp;Navjot Singh Sidhu from Amritsar East - Lost.&nbsp;Manpreet Singh Badal from Bathinda Urban - Lost.&nbsp;Charanjit Singh Channi from Bhadaur - Lost.
Along with the defeat of many of its biggest faces, another state slipped out of the Congress' grasp.&nbsp;From a last-minute reshuffle at the top, to picking a Dalit CM - the Congress leadership tried many tactics, but couldn't secure a second term.
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Well before the elections, infighting gripped Congress' Punjab unit, with Navjot Singh Sidhu leading a rebellion against then-CM Amarinder Singh.&nbsp;The tussle culminated in Amarinder quitting as CM, and eventually leaving the party.&nbsp;However, instead of Sidhu, the CM crown passed on to Charanjit Singh Channi.
It was seen as a move to secure the support of the sizeable Dalit population in Punjab.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Sidhu handled the reins of the party's state unit.
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Another tug-of-war erupted over the issue of Congress' CM candidate.&nbsp;After many bouts of infighting, Rahul Gandhi announced Channi as the CM face, claiming that the choice was made after voting of party workers, leaders, and supporters.
Despite the many measures, Congress doesn't seem to have been able to pile the blame for its government's shortcomings on Amarinder Singh, who floated a new outfit - Punjab Lok Congress - for the polls.&nbsp;
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Issues like inaction over the Bargari sacrilege case, and law and order issues seem to have put Congress on the backfoot.&nbsp;Even anger against the BJP over the now-repealed farm laws couldn't be capitalised on by a scattered Congress.
As a slight consolation, Congress was the only party apart from AAP to secure seats in double digits - 18 - while the AAP won 92.&nbsp;All the others like BJP and Akali Dal were reduced to single digits.
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Punjab Election 2022 Result: AAP chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said the oath-taking ceremony of the new Punjab cabinet will be held at Khatkarkal

Watch: Bhagwant Mann addresses supporters after winning Punjab elections

AAP&nbsp;set for a clean sweep in Punjab having taken lead in 91 of the 117 assembly seats

Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said the oath-taking ceremony of the new Punjab cabinet will be held at Khatkarkalan in Nawanshahr district, the ancestral village of legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.
"The oath-taking ceremony will not be held&nbsp;at Raj Bhawan, but at Khatkarkalan. The date will be announced later," Mann said addressing party workers and supporters at Dhuri after the AAP appeared set for a clean sweep in <a href="https://www.editorji.com/elections/punjab-elections" target="_blank">Punjab</a> having taken lead in 91 of the 117 assembly seats after initial rounds of counting of votes.
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He also said that no government office will carry photograph of the chief minister. Instead, photos of Bhagat Singh and Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar will be put on walls in government offices.
Appealing to people to work unitedly, he said those who did not vote for the APP need not worry as the government will work for all sections of the society.
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The thrust areas for his government would be improving the condition of schools, health infrastructure, bringing back industry, making agriculture profitable, and improving sports infrastructure.
He said sports tracks and stadiums will be set up in all villages.

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