CHANDIGARH — Marking an aggressive head start for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has unveiled its initial slate of 40 candidates for the 2027 polls. Heading the roster is Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who will defend his seat in the Dhuri constituency.
The decision was sealed during a strategic session at AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal’s Delhi residence, attended by Mann, Punjab party in-charge Manish Sisodia, and key organizational leadership.
Poll Timeline and Political Landscape
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Current Majority: AAP commands an overwhelming 95 seats in the 117-member Punjab Assembly.
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Legislative Term Expiry: The present assembly tenure runs through March 16, 2027.
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Expected Voting Schedule: Voting is slated for February–March 2027, pending the official timetable from the Election Commission of India.
