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 elections with full dedication and commitment. He emphasized the importance of the bypoll for both the Congress and Punjab and expressed confidence that the party will win the election by an impressive margin.
Addressing party workers, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring stated that the Tarn Taran bypoll will set the tone and direction for Punjab ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. He appealed to the voters to make a wise choice and select a candidate who will stand with them round the clock.
Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa warned against the “return of dark days” in Punjab when nobody felt safe and secure. He added that even today, people, especially those living along the border belt, do not feel safe.
Charanjit Singh Channi criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), saying it has not only “betrayed” the people of Punjab but also let down its workers. He pointed out that the party did not nominate a single person from the Dalit community, farmers, or poor families to the Rajya Sabha.
Key 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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