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BJP Retains Nayagaon Stronghold, Cong Struggles In Urban Belt

Former Deputy Mayor demands re-polling amidst alleged violations of ballot paper secrecy

Rebel SAD MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali resigned from the Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) and its 'Panthic unity coordination committee'. Ayali cited the inclusion of leaders who had lost moral authority, as per Akal Takht hukamnama, as the reason for his departure. He praised Amritpal Singh's faction and declared he would not join Delhi-run parties or return to the SAD.

Punjab Police raided SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia's residence in connection with an alleged attempt to free a detainee from Majitha police station. Police claim Majithia was part of an unlawful assembly that forcefully entered the station, threatened personnel, and attempted to rescue Jobanpreet. SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal criticized the case as political vendetta by the AAP government.

Tarsem Singh, the father of Amritpal Singh, took a decisive step by meeting with the officiating Jathedar at the Akal Takht, advocating for the religious authority's condemnation of the 'Jagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026.

Sukhbir vows to integrate area with New Chandigarh, legalise colonies

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal welcomed 31 Independent councillors into the party, boosting their total ward count to 243. The SAD also secured a complete majority in nine municipal committees, claiming to have performed better than the Congress despite facing alleged repression from the AAP government.

Fate Of Over 600 Candidates Sealed; Ballot Boxes Secured In 8 Strong Rooms