Aam Aadmi Party releases second list of 31 candidates

Seven sitting MLAs denied tickets in second list

Chandigarh, 12 November (H.S.): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has intensified its preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. On Thursday, the party released its second list of 31 candidates, fielding two sitting Members of Parliament and four women candidates. Seven sitting MLAs have been denied tickets, with the party placing its trust in new faces.

The Aam Aadmi Party has announced MP Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal as its candidate from Phagwara and MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer from the Barnala Assembly constituency. The decision to field both sitting MPs in the Assembly elections is being seen as a significant electoral move by the party.

With this announcement, the total number of candidates declared by the Aam Aadmi Party has risen to 71. Earlier, the party had released its first list of 40 candidates on October 31.

According to the second list released by the Aam Aadmi Party, the party has fielded Swaran Salaria from Sujanpur, Rohit Syal from Pathankot, Raman Bahl from Gurdaspur, Shamsher Singh from Dinanagar, Gur Iqbal Singh Mahal from Qadian, Harjot Bunty Singh Randhawa (Joban Randhawa) from Fatehgarh Churian, Sonia Mann from Raja Sansi, Talwinder Singh Gill from Majitha, Karamjit Singh Rintu from Amritsar North, Jaskanwar Singh Gill (Jassa Patti) from Patti, Advocate Harsimran Singh from Bholath, Davinder Pal Singh Ranga from Kapurthala, Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal from Phagwara, Harjot Kaur Lohatia from Phillaur, Balvir Singh Pala Jalalpur from Shahkot, Nitin Kohli from Jalandhar Central, Vaneet Dhir from Jalandhar North, Deepak Bali from Jalandhar Cantt, Pawan Kumar Tinu from Adampur, Sarabjot Singh Sabi from Mukerian, Robby Kang from Nawanshahr, Jasvir Singh Garhi from Chamkaur Sahib, Parminder Singh Goldy from Kharar, Dr. KNS Kang from Dakha, Sarabjit Kaur Manuke from Jagraon, Dr. Suhani Doda from Abohar, Amandeep Singh Goldy Musafir from Balluana, Randhir Singh Dheera Khuddian from Lambi, Gopal Singh from Bathinda Rural, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer from Barnala and Vaninder Kaur Loomba from Shutrana.

Two MPs to Contest Assembly Elections

The most significant decision in the Aam Aadmi Party’s second list is the nomination of two sitting MPs for the Assembly elections. Hoshiarpur MP Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal has been given a ticket from the Phagwara Assembly constituency, while Sangrur MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer has been named the party’s candidate from Barnala.

The decision to field both leaders in the Assembly elections has intensified discussions in Punjab’s political circles.

Seven Sitting MLAs Denied Tickets

The Aam Aadmi Party has denied tickets to seven sitting MLAs in its second list. The party has sought to strengthen its electoral prospects by giving opportunities to new candidates in several Assembly constituencies. At the same time, it has once again placed its trust in several familiar faces.

71 Candidates Announced So Far, Decision Pending on 46 Seats

Of the total 117 Assembly seats in Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party has announced candidates for 71 constituencies so far. The party released its first list of 40 candidates on October 31, followed by the second list of 31 candidates.

The announcement of candidates for the remaining 46 Assembly seats is now awaited. The Aam Aadmi Party’s early announcement of candidates ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections has intensified political activity across Punjab.

Hindusthan Samachar / GURSHARAN SINGH