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ELECTION HIGHLIGHTSPunjab ASSEMBLY ELECTION 2022
Get the latest highlights on 5 states Assembly election 2022 - Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur.
BJP Parliamentary Board Meeting Underway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, national president JP Nadda, union home minister Amit Shah, union minister Nitin Gadkari and national general secretary BL Santhosh are present for the meeting.
PM Modi Brings Up Ukraine War in Victory Speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a moment to talk about the ongoing war in Ukraine. He said the war was affecting every country in the world and India stood for peace and talks. He also said the cost of the war will have to be borne by all.
PM Modi Says 2022 Results Have Set the Tone for 2024 Polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Hindi, “22 ke nateejo ne 24 ki line tay kar di (The results of 2022 have set the tone for 2024).”
PM Modi Says 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' in Victory Speech
PM Modi addresses Party Workers at BJP HQ in Delhi after BJP's victory in four state assembly polls, saying that BJP workers have delivered on the promise to him that Holi celebrations will begin from March 10 itself.
PM Modi Arrives at BJP HQ in Delhi to Address 'Karyakartas'
Union Home Minister and BJP Leader Amit Shah Arrives at BJP Headquarters in Delhi
CM Yogi Says BJP Mandate in UP, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Goa Under PM Modi's Leadership
“Under PM Modi’s leadership today, the BJP has got mandate in UP, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa. In these four states, people have given us their blessings,” incumbent CM Yogi Adityanath said praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
Kailash Vijayvargiya Confident of Narendra Modi Becoming PM Again
BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya said that it is clear that people will make Narendra Modi Prime Minister again in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections after victories in Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur and Uttar Pradesh.
Sukhbir Badal Says 'SAD Accepts Mandate Given by People of Punjab with Humility'
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal said his party accepts the mandate given by the people with humility and also congratulated the Aam Aadmi Party
Rahul Gandhi Says 'Humbly Accept People's Verdict'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said he humbly accepts the people’s verdict and extended best wishes to those who have won the mandate. He also thanked all Congress workers and volunteers for their hard work and dedication.
Charanjit Singh Channi Congratulates AAP for Victory
Outgoing Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said he humbly accepts the verdict by the people of Punjab and congratulated the AAP for the victory.
Arvind Kejriwal Calls AAP Victory 'Inquilab'
AAP leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, “Everyone was united against AAP. The aim was to defeat the AAP. A wonder done by people of Punjab. This is Inquilab.”
Bhagwant Mann Gets CM Security, to Take Oath as CM from Bhagat Singh's Village
AAP’s chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann gets CM-level security. Speaking at Sangrur, AAP’s Bhagwant Mann said, “I will take oath as the CM in Bhagat Singh’s village Khatkarkalan, not at the Raj Bhawan.”
Sukhpal Singh Khaira Wins Bholath Seat by a Margin of 9,000 Votes
Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira wins Bholath seat against Shiromani Akali Dal’s Jagir Kaur by a margin of over 9,000 votes.
Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi Loses Both Seats to AAP Candidates
Navjot Singh Sidhu Loses Against AAP's Jeevan Jyot Kaur By a Margin of 5,000 Votes
Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is the Congress state chief of Punjab, has lost the election to AAP’s Jeevan Jyot Kaur by a margin of over 5,000 votes from Amritsar East constituency.
Will Fix Unemployment First, Says Punjab CM-elect Bhagwant Mann in Victory Speech
AAP CM Candidate Bhagwant Mann Addresses Supporters
While addressing his supporters after a victory in Pubjan Assembly Elections, AAP CM candidate Bhagwant Mann took a dig at the opposition leaders and said, “The elder Badal has lost… Captain (Amarinder Singh) Sahab has also lost. Majithia is also losing. Channi has also lost from both seats.”
'Accept the Verdict with Humility': Amarinder Singh Congratulates AAP, Mann on Victory
Sidhu Trailing Behind Jeevan Jyot Kaur by a Margin of 5,000 Votes
Bhagwant Mann Wins from Dhuri by a Margin of 45,000 Votes
AAP’s chief ministerial face Bhagwant Mann has won from Punjab’s Dhuri seat by a margin of over 45,000 votes on Thursday.
Channi Calls Meeting of the State Cabinet Tomorrow at 11:30 am
Humbly Accept Mandate, Says Sidhu as AAP Landslide Buries Congress
AAP Leads in 90 Seats, Congress Leading in 16 Seats
According to the latest round of counting, AAP is leading in 90 seats, Congress is leading in 16 seats and SAD is leading in 6 seats. Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu and former CM Amarinder Singh have lost the elections.
AAP Candidate Ajit Pal Singh Kohli Defeats Amarinder Singh from Patiala
AAP candidate Ajit Pal Singh Kohli defeats former CM Amarinder Singh by a margin of 13,000 votes from Patiala seat.
Punjab Congress Meeting Cancelled After Party Loses Punjab
As AAP Leads in Punjab, Bhagwant Mann to Speak at 12 pm
Charanjit Singh Leads Against CM Channi in Chamkaur Sahib Seat
In Chamkaur Sahib seat, AAP’s Charanjit Singh is leading against CM Charanjit Singh Channi. CM Channi is also trailing from Bhadaur, where AAP candidate Labh Singh Ugoke is leading.
Congress' Rana Gurjeet Singh Wins from Kapurthala
Kejriwal Model of Governance Established at National Level: Manish Sisodia
Punjab has given chance to Kejriwal’s model of governance. Today, his model of governance has been established at the national level.
AAP’s Ajit Pal Singh Kohli Leading with 12,525 Votes Against Amarinder Singh
AAP’s Ajit Pal Singh Kohli is leading with 12,525 votes against Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh in Patiala seat. In the 2017 elections, Amarinder Singh had won the seat from Congress ticket.
12 Punjab Cabinet Ministers, CM Channi Trailing in Punjab
12 Punjab cabinet ministers including Manpreet Badal out of total 17 ministers are trailing including CM Charanjit Singh Channi.
Navjot Singh Sidhu Trailing at Third Position from Amritsar East
Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is the Congress chief in Punjab, is trailing in the third position from Amritsar East. AAP candidate Jeevan Jyot Kaur is leading while SAD candidate Bikram Majithia is at the second position.
Amarinder Singh Trailing by 6,000 Votes Against AAP Candidate
Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh is trailing from Patiala by over 6,000 votes againt AAP’s Ajit Pal Singh Kohli. In the 2017 elections, Amarinder Singh had won the seat from Congress ticket.
Bhagwant Mann to be Next Punjab CM as AAP Sweeps State
Aam Aadmi Party is heading for a clear majority in Punjab as the party is leading in 88 seats. Congress which is the second largest party, according to the latest trends, is leading on 15 seats. With the AAP inching towards the victory, Bhagwant Mann is set to become the next CM in Punjab.
AAP Leads in 73 Seats, Congress Leading in 16 Seats
According to the latest trends, AAP is leading in 73 seats, while the Congress is leading in 16 seats in Punjab. Akali Dal is leading on 8 seats and the BJP is leading in 5 seats.
AAP Will Become Congress' Replacement: Raghav Chadha
AAP’s Punjab co-in charge Raghav Chadha told news agency ANI that AAP will become Congress’ replacement.
Amarinder Singh Trailing from Patiala by 6,000 Votes
Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh is trailing from Patiala by over 6,000 votes againt AAP’s Ajit Pal Singh Kohli.
BJP President Ashwani Sharma Leading in Pathankot
BJP president Ashwani Sharma is leading from Pathankot against Congress sitting MLA Amit Vij.
AAP CM candidate Bhagwant Mann Leading from Dhuri
Navjot Singh Sidhu Trailing at Third Position from Amritsar East
Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is the Congress chief in Punjab, is trailing in the third position from Amritsar East. AAP candidate Jeevan Jyot Kaur is leading with 5,999 votes while SAD candidate Bikram Majithia is at the second position with 4,796. Sidhu has got only 4,743 votes.
AAP Leads in 52 Seats, Congress Leading in 8 Seats
According to the latest trends, AAP is leading in 52 seats, while the Congress is leading on 8 seats in Punjab. Akali Dal is leading on 5 seats and the BJP is leading on 2 seats.
Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi Trailing from Both the Seats
CM Charanjit Singh Channi, who is contesting elections from Chamkaur Sahib and Bhadaur, is trailing on both the seats in Punjab.
SAD Candidate Jagir Kaur Leading in Bholath
SAD candidate Jagir Kaur is leading in Bholath seat against Sukhpal Singh Khaira of Congress. In the last assembly elections, Sukhpal Singh Khaira of AAP had won the seat defeating Yuvraj Bhupinder Singh of SAD by a margin of 8,202 votes.
Punjab: AAP Workers Celebrate as Party Leads in 15 Seats
AAP workers celebrate as party leads in Punjab elections as AAP leads in 15 seats. Congress is leading on 6 seats while the SAD is leading in 5 seats.
Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi Leading from Chamkaur Sahib
Amarinder Singh Trailing from Patiala; AAP's Ajit Pal Singh Kohli Leading
Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh is trailing from Patiala while AAP candidate Ajit Pal Singh Kohli is leading from the seat.
Navjot Singh Sidhu Leading From Amritsar East
Sukhbir Singh Badal Leading from Jalalabad Seat
Akali Dal candidate Sukhbir Singh Badal is leading from Jalalabad seat. He is contesting against Jagdeep Kamboj of AAP and Mohan Singh of Congress.
AAP Gains from the Congress as Compared to 2017 Polls
Congress Leads on 4 Seats, AAP on 3 in Early Trend
It’s neck and neck between the AAP and Congress in early leads. Congress is leading on four seats while AAP is leading on three seats.
Early Trends from Postal Ballots Give Leads to Congress, Akali Dal
Counting of Votes Begins in Punjab
The counting of votes for 117 assembly seats begins in Punjab where the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP has emerged as a major contender while the Congress is seeking to retain power.
Counting of Votes Begins for Punjab Polls
Hopeful That People Voted for Change: CM Candidate Bhagwant Mann
After offering prayers at Gurdwara Gursagar Mastuana Sahib, Bhagwant Mann returns home where preparations are underway. On the question of poll results, Mann said that he is confident of victory.
Counting to Begin in Less Than an Hour
The counting of votes on 117 assembly seats will begin at 8 am. While Punjab CM Charanjit Singh has been aiming to repeat Congress victory, Bhagwant Mann is looking to secure maiden victory in the state.
Punjab CM Candidate Bhagwant Mann Leaves for Gurudwara, Supporters Start Arriving
Stage Being Prepared, Jalebis Served: Preparations Start at Bhagwant Mann's Residence
Punjab CM Channi heads for Gurudwara hours before counting
Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi leaves his Kharar residence with family to bow at a Gurudwara in Ropar.
Gathering of People Outside Counting Centres Prohibited, Sec 144 Imposed in Punjab Districts
Punjab Chief Electoral Officer S Karuna Raju said in view of counting of votes on Thursday, prohibitory measures under CrPC section 144 have been imposed in all districts and gathering of people outside the counting centres is prohibited.