Amritpal May Contest Against Mann and Sukhbir From Two Seats in 2027ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਪਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ 2027 ਵਿੱਚ ਮਾਨ ਤੇ ਸੁਖਬੀਰ ਖ਼ਿਲਾਫ਼ ਦੋ ਸੀਟਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਲੜ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ

Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) is considering fielding jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh in two Assembly seats in the 2027 Punjab polls, one against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and one against Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, reports said on Friday, citing party sources. No formal announcement has been made, and the party says the final call rests with its parliamentary board.

What was decided at the Mohali meeting?

The proposal came up at a meeting of senior leaders in Mohali on Friday, attended by Amritpal's father, Tarsem Singh. Under the plan, Amritpal would contest from whichever seat Mann chooses and from whichever seat Sukhbir Badal chooses, according to the reports.

Which seats are being talked about?

Lambi and Gidderbaha are the two seats being weighed against Sukhbir, and the party has reportedly run a survey in Lambi. Dhuri, which Mann represents, is a possible second seat, though leaders say the choice depends on where Mann finally contests. One party leader said all options are open, including Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda district.

What changed from the earlier plan?

The party had earlier planned to field Amritpal from Rampura Phul in Bathinda. The Tribune's Punjabi edition reported that the meeting favoured moving him to the Mann seat instead. Punjabi lyricist and film writer Gurwinder Singh Gill Raunta has been named the party's candidate for Rampura Phul.

Can a jailed MP contest an Assembly election?

Amritpal won Khadoor Sahib as an Independent in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and remains lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh jail. Whether he could actually file nominations from custody has not been addressed in the reports. The party is also still awaiting resolution of issues over its registration with the Election Commission.

Is Amritpal Singh contesting against Bhagwant Mann in 2027?

Not confirmed. Party sources say he may, but the seats and his candidature await formal approval.

Which seats could Amritpal Singh contest?

Reports name Lambi or Gidderbaha against Sukhbir Badal and Dhuri, or wherever Mann contests, as the second seat. Talwandi Sabo has also been mentioned.

Who is the Waris Punjab De candidate for Rampura Phul?

Gurwinder Singh Gill Raunta, a Punjabi lyricist and film writer who joined the party last week.