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Politics
AAP fields two sitting MPs in Punjab 2027 Assembly election list
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 07:01 PM
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The Aam Aadmi Party’s second list of 31 candidates for the 2027 Punjab Legislative Assembly polls features two incumbent Lok Sabha members contesting state seats.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its second slate of candidates for the upcoming 2027 Punjab Legislative Assembly elections. The list comprises 31 names, marking the party’s strategic push to broaden its presence across the state.
Notably, the roster includes two sitting members of Parliament from the Lok Sabha, indicating AAP’s intention to leverage their parliamentary experience at the state level. Their inclusion underscores a tactical shift, as the party seeks to blend national visibility with local outreach.
The move comes as political parties across Punjab intensify candidate selection ahead of the 2027 polls, aiming to solidify voter bases and present a cohesive slate. AAP’s decision to field national legislators in state contests reflects its broader ambition to expand governance beyond Delhi.
While the identities of the two MPs have not been disclosed in the release, the announcement signals a significant development in the state’s electoral landscape, prompting analysis of how their candidacies might influence voter dynamics.
The party’s final list, expected to be confirmed shortly, will shape campaign strategies as the election timeline approaches.
Notably, the roster includes two sitting members of Parliament from the Lok Sabha, indicating AAP’s intention to leverage their parliamentary experience at the state level. Their inclusion underscores a tactical shift, as the party seeks to blend national visibility with local outreach.
The move comes as political parties across Punjab intensify candidate selection ahead of the 2027 polls, aiming to solidify voter bases and present a cohesive slate. AAP’s decision to field national legislators in state contests reflects its broader ambition to expand governance beyond Delhi.
While the identities of the two MPs have not been disclosed in the release, the announcement signals a significant development in the state’s electoral landscape, prompting analysis of how their candidacies might influence voter dynamics.
The party’s final list, expected to be confirmed shortly, will shape campaign strategies as the election timeline approaches.