{"id":13392,"date":"2026-11-12T14:47:01","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T14:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jeevaypunjab.com\/?p=13392"},"modified":"2026-11-12T14:47:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T14:47:13","slug":"aap-sharpens-2027-punjab-poll-strategy-names-31-more-candidates-two-sitting-mps-enter-assembly-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jeevaypunjab.com\/?p=13392","title":{"rendered":"AAP Sharpens 2027 Punjab Poll Strategy, Names 31 More Candidates; Two Sitting MPs Enter Assembly Race"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Party takes its announced candidate tally to 71 across 117 Assembly constituencies; fresh choices include Deepak Bali from Jalandhar Cantonment and Parminder Singh Goldy from Kharar

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has stepped up its preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections by releasing its second list of 31 candidates, taking the number of constituencies for which it has announced nominees to 71. The latest list has drawn attention for the inclusion of two sitting Lok Sabha MPs\u2014Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, fielded from Barnala, and Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal, nominated from Phagwara.

The announcement marks a significant stage in the party\u2019s early candidate-selection exercise, with the leadership combining experienced political figures, party functionaries and new faces as it begins shaping its electoral contest across Punjab. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the selections followed discussions on survey findings, public feedback and the candidates\u2019 work at the grassroots level.



The second batch reflects a wider electoral strategy, with the party naming candidates in several constituencies where it had failed to win in the 2022 Assembly elections. The focus on these seats indicates an effort to strengthen its presence beyond constituencies where it already has sitting legislators. The list also includes candidates who are entering the Assembly electoral contest for the first time.

Among the notable changes, Deepak Bali has been nominated from Jalandhar Cantonment, while Parminder Singh Goldy will contest from Kharar in place of Anmol Gagan Mann. In Lambi, the party has dropped Cabinet Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian and selected Randhir Singh Dhira Khuddian. The nomination of Randhir Singh Dhira Khuddian is particularly significant given his family association with the constituency.


Other prominent names in the second list include:

– Harjobanjit Singh Randhawa (Joban Randhawa) \u2013 Fatehgarh Churian
– Sonia Mann \u2013 Raja Sansi
– Talbir Singh Gill \u2013 Majitha
– Karamjit Singh Rintu \u2013 Amritsar North
– Jaskanwar Singh Gill (Jassa Patti) \u2013 Patti
– Advocate Harsimran Singh \u2013 Bholath
– Davinder Pal Singh Ranga \u2013 Kapurthala
– Harjot Kaur Lohtia \u2013 Phillaur
– Balvir Singh Pala Jalalpur \u2013 Shahkot
– Nitin Kohli \u2013 Jalandhar Central
– Vaneet Dhir \u2013 Jalandhar North
– Pawan Kumar Tinu \u2013 Adampur
– Sarabjot Singh Saabi \u2013 Mukerian
– Robby Kang \u2013 Nawan Shahr
– Jasvir Singh Garhi \u2013 Chamkaur Sahib
– Dr KNS Kang \u2013 Dakha
– Saravjit Kaur Manuke \u2013 Jagraon
– Dr Suhani Doda \u2013 Abohar
– Amandeep Singh \u2018Goldy\u2019 Musafir \u2013 Balluana
– Gopal Singh \u2013 Bathinda Rural
– Vaninder Kaur Loomba \u2013 Shutrana

Mann says selection based on surveys and public feedback

Explaining the process behind the latest nominations, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the party\u2019s candidate-screening committee had examined survey reports and feedback received from the public before placing the names before the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) for approval.

Mann maintained that the selection process was not influenced by financial background, political connections, recommendations or lobbying. According to him, the party considered candidates\u2019 public acceptance and their work at the grassroots level. He also said the early announcement was intended to give nominees sufficient time to interact with voters, explain the government\u2019s policies and achievements, and bring public feedback to the party leadership.

The first list of 40 candidates, announced on October 31, included Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann from Dhuri and several other sitting legislators. With the second list taking the total to 71, AAP has now declared candidates for a substantial portion of Punjab\u2019s 117 Assembly constituencies, leaving 46 seats yet to be announced.

The latest selections also bring the party\u2019s candidate-replacement strategy into sharper focus. While the first list largely retained sitting legislators, the second announcement includes changes in constituencies represented by AAP leaders as well as nominations in seats where the party is seeking to expand its electoral footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Party takes its announced candidate tally to 71 across 117 Assembly constituencies; fresh choices include Deepak Bali from Jalandhar Cantonment and Parminder Singh Goldy from Kharar The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has stepped up its preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections by releasing its second list of 31 candidates, taking the number of constituencies […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":13394,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[24,22],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-13392","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-politics","8":"category-punjab-2"},"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t