The Tarn Taran assembly seat fell vacant following the death of AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal in June. Ahead of the bypoll, Congress candidate Burj held a roadshow before filing his nomination papers.
Several senior leaders participated in the roadshow, including Congress general secretary in-charge of Punjab Bhupesh Baghel, Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa, and former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi.
Speaking on the occasion, Bhupesh Baghel called upon party workers to fight the election with full dedication and commitment. He emphasized the importance of this bypoll for both the Congress party and Punjab, expressing confidence that the party would win the election by an impressive margin.
Addressing party workers, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring said the Tarn Taran bypoll would set the tone and direction for Punjab ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. He appealed to voters to choose their candidate wisely — someone who would stand by them round the clock.
Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa warned against the “return of dark days” in Punjab, when citizens did not feel safe and secure. He added that even today, safety remains a concern, particularly along the border belt.
Former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), stating that it had not only “betrayed” the people of Punjab but also let down its own workers. He pointed out that the AAP did not nominate a single person from the Dalit community, farmers, or poor families to the Rajya Sabha.
Important dates for the Tarn Taran bypoll are as follows:
– Last date for filing nominations: October 21
– Scrutiny of nomination papers: October 22
– Last date for withdrawal of candidature: October 24
– Counting of votes: November 14
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