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Akali Dal Waris Punjab De announces Satwant Singh as candidate for 2027 Punjab assembly polls

The Akali Dal Waris Punjab De party has announced its first candidate for the 2027 Punjab assembly elections, nominating Satwant Singh for the Bassi Pathana constituency. Satwant Singh is the son of Kehar Singh, who was convicted and executed for his involvement in the 1984 assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The announcement was made by the party's acting president, Tarsem Singh, in the presence of Member of Parliament Sarabjit Singh Khalsa.

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What Happened

The Akali Dal Waris Punjab De party officially declared its first candidate for the upcoming 2027 Punjab assembly elections on Sunday. The party has selected Satwant Singh to contest from the Bassi Pathana assembly seat. The announcement was made by Tarsem Singh, the father of the incarcerated legislator Amritpal Singh, during an event attended by Faridkot MP Sarabjit Singh Khalsa.

Satwant Singh is the son of Kehar Singh, who was sentenced to death for his role in the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The nomination has drawn significant attention within Punjab's political circles, particularly among Panthic groups. While the party has initiated its electoral process, details regarding the candidate's professional background or prior political experience remain limited.

Key Facts

  1. Akali Dal Waris Punjab De is preparing for the 2027 Punjab assembly elections.
  2. Satwant Singh has been named as the party's candidate for the Bassi Pathana constituency.
  3. Satwant Singh is the son of Kehar Singh, a convict in the Indira Gandhi assassination case.
  4. The announcement was made by the party's acting president, Tarsem Singh.
  5. Faridkot MP Sarabjit Singh Khalsa was present during the candidate announcement.

The Timeline2

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  1. 10 Aug

    1. BhDainik Bhaskar
      सांसद अमृतपाल की पार्टी का पहला उम्मीदवार घोषित:इंदिरा गांधी हत्याकांड के दोषी के बेटे को टिकट दी, बस्सी पठाना से कैंडिडेट बनाया
    2. SPSangbad Pratidin
      ইন্দিরা হত্যাকারীর ছেলে লড়বেন পাঞ্জাব ভোটে! প্রার্থীতালিকা ঘোষণা অকালি দল ওয়ারিসের

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