Waris Punjab De Fields Indira Assassination Convict's Son in State Polls
Tarsem Singh said the party chose a martyr family’s son to center Panthic principles and Punjab’s rights as 2027 election preparations gather pace.
- On Monday, the Akali Dal Waris Punjab De named Satwant Singh, son of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi assassination convict Kehar Singh, as its first candidate for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections from Bassi Pathana.
- Tarsem Singh, ADWPD working president, stated the party prioritizes the honor of what they call 'martyr families,' rejecting claims it was sidelining those who made sacrifices for the Panth.
- Satwant Singh, 61, is a retired bank officer entering electoral politics for the first time. His candidacy brings Bassi Pathana Assembly into early focus as various Panthic leaders stake claims.
- Faridkot MP Sarabjit Singh Khalsa, son of Indira Gandhi assassin Beant Singh, congratulated the candidate, noting Singh organizes annual programs on his father Kehar Singh's anniversary.
- The 2027 Punjab Assembly elections are scheduled for early next year, with political parties already intensifying strategies. ADWPD's move adds a new dimension to the electoral battle for Bassi Pathana.
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Waris Punjab De fields Indira assassination convict's son in state polls
The Akali Dal Waris Punjab De has announced Satwant Singh, son of Kehar Singh (convicted in Indira Gandhi's assassination conspiracy), as its candidate for the Bassi Pathana constituency in the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. This move highlights the party's 'Panthic' principles and focus on families who sacrificed for the Sikh Panth.
Punjab Polls: Indira's assassin’s son to contest for Amritpal’s Party
CHANDIGARH: Jailed Khadoor Sahib MP and Sikh hardliner Amritpal Singh’s party Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) on August 10 named Satwant Singh, son of Kehar Singh, who was convicted of conspiracy in the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and subsequently hanged to death as its first candidate for the Punjab assembly polls 2027 due early next year. Announcing Satwant Singh’s candidature, Tarsem Singh said the decision reflected Akal…
Son Of Indira Gandhi’s Assassin To Contest Punjab Election, Gets Ticket From This Party
<p>Punjab's 2027 Assembly election battle is already beginning to take shape, with the Bassi Pathana constituency emerging as a key focus of Panthic politics.</p> <p>Amid claims for the seat from several Panthic figures, Akali Dal Waris Punjab De (ADWPD) on Monday announced Satwant Singh as its candidate from Bassi Pathana.</p> <p>Satwant Singh is the son of Kehar Singh, who was convicted and sentenced to death for his alleged role in the conspi…
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