AAP Releases Second List Of 31 Candidates For 2027 Punjab Assembly Elections

Last Updated:November 12, 2026, 6:02 PM IST

AAP announces its second list of 31 candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, taking its total to 71. Manish Sisodia congratulates the nominees.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann (Photo: PTI)

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday announced its second list of 31 candidates for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections, taking the total number of candidates declared by the party so far to 71. The elections are due in early 2027.

The announcement followed a meeting of the party’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC), which held detailed discussions on ticket distribution and feedback received through surveys, according to the party.

In a statement, AAP said the PAC deliberated on survey reports throughout the day before finalising the candidates. The list was issued by AAP National Secretary Pankaj Kumar Gupta on November 12, 2026.

Earlier, the party had announced 40 candidates.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the party had given tickets to several workers who had been associated with AAP for a long time, while also providing opportunities to new faces.

“Our candidates will now get more time to reach out to people and take the party’s policies and programmes to them,” Mann said.

Emphasising that the selection process was based on work and performance, the chief minister said recommendations and requests had no bearing on the decision.

“Here, neither recommendations nor requests work. We identified volunteers who have been working hard for the party. Several new candidates have also been given an opportunity,” he said.

WHO ARE THE 31 CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED BY AAP?

According to the list released by the party, Swaran S Salaria will contest from Sujanpur, Rohit Syal from Pathankot, Raman Bahl from Gurdaspur, Shamsher Singh from Dina Nagar and Guriqbal Singh Mahal from Qadian.

AAP has fielded Harjobanjit Singh Randhawa, also known as Joban Randhawa, from Fatehgarh Churian, Sonia Mann from Raja Sansi, Talbir Singh Gill from Majitha, Karamjit Singh Rintu from Amritsar North, and Jaskanwar Singh Gill, also known as Jassa Patti, from Patti.

The party has nominated Advocate Harsimran Singh from Bholath, Davinder Pal Singh Ranga from Kapurthala, Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal from Phagwara, Harjot Kaur Lohtia from Phillaur, Balvir Singh Pala Jalalpur from Shahkot, Nitin Kohli from Jalandhar Central, Vaneet Dhir from Jalandhar North, Deepak Bali from Jalandhar Cantt and Pawan Kumar Tinu from Adampur.

Other candidates include Sarabjot Singh Saabi from Mukerian, Robby Kang from Nawan Shahr, Jasvir Singh Garhi from Chamkaur Sahib, Parminder Singh Goldy from Kharar and Dr KNS Kang from Dakha.

The remaining candidates are Saravjit Kaur Manuke from Jagraon, Dr Suhani Doda from Abohar, Amandeep Singh ‘Goldy’ Musafir from Balluana, Randhir Singh Dhira Khuddian from Lambi, Gopal Singh from Bathinda Rural, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer from Barnala and Vaninder Kaur Loomba from Shutrana.

MANISH SISODIA CONGRATULATES CANDIDATES, SAYS POLLS ABOUT PUNJAB’S FUTURE

Following the announcement, senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia extended his congratulations and best wishes to all 31 candidates.

In a post on X, Sisodia credited party convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for leading the party’s preparations for the elections.

“Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all 31 candidates announced today by the Aam Aadmi Party for the Punjab Assembly elections,” Sisodia wrote.

He said the electoral contest was not merely about coming to power but also about the future of Punjab, the aspirations of its people, employment opportunities for young people, respect for farmers and the state’s development.

“Under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal ji and alongside Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ji, this election is not just about power, but about Punjab’s future, the people’s hopes, jobs for young people, respect for farmers, and the development of the state,” he said.

Calling on the candidates to uphold the trust of the people, Sisodia said it was their collective responsibility to work with honesty and dedication.

The party’s latest announcement takes its declared candidate count to 71, with the selection process highlighting both long-time party workers and new faces.

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How many candidates did AAP announce in its first list for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections?

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced its first list of 31 candidates for constituencies across Punjab ahead of the upcoming 2027 assembly elections.

What process did AAP follow before finalizing its first list of candidates for the Punjab polls?

The candidate list was finalized after the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) held extensive, all-day deliberations reviewing ticket distribution and detailed feedback gathered from party surveys.

Who signed the official list of 31 candidates released by AAP for the Punjab Assembly elections?

The official candidate list, dated November 12, 2026, was issued and signed by AAP National Secretary Pankaj Kumar Gupta.

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