Punjab Election: A video of Congress leader Sunil Jakhar, claiming a majority of MLAs had backed him for the Chief Minister post after Amarinder Singh quit, has sparked a buzz, adding yet another twist to the Congress's campaign for the state electio
Bharatiya Janata Party Punjab president Ashwani Kumar Sharma filed nomination from Pathankot constituency on Monday for the upcoming state assembly polls.
Sanyukt Samaj Morcha chief Balbir Singh Rajewal, who heads a front of farmer unions, has accused Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal of trying to defame him by "circulating" his name as their chief ministerial face for the Punjab polls.
A bench comprising Chief Justices N V Ramana and Justices A S Bopanna and Hima Kohli, however, directed Mr Majithia to surrender before a trial court after the Punjab assembly polls scheduled on February 20.
CM Channi filed his nomination papers from the Bhadaur (SC) seat in Barnala district today. After filing his nomination papers, Channi said the Congress party has directed him to contest from Bhadaur seat.