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MP Declares Intent to Contest Dhuri Seat, Could Challenge CM Amritpal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 11:00 PM
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A senior parliamentarian has announced plans to run from the Dhuri assembly constituency, a move that may pit him against Chief Minister Amritpal Singh.
A member of parliament publicly expressed his desire to contest the upcoming legislative assembly election from the Dhuri constituency in Punjab. The announcement was made during a press interaction, where the MP said he is ready to take on the electoral battle in the region.
Party insiders have indicated that the chief minister, Amritpal Singh, is being considered for several seats, including Dhuri, Khadur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo and Rampara. Among these, Dhuri is reported to hold particular interest for the CM, suggesting a possible strategic focus.
Analysts note that the MP's entry from Dhuri could set up a direct contest with the chief minister, potentially reshaping the political dynamics in the state. The move underscores the growing competition within the party as it prepares its candidate slate for the next assembly polls.
The final candidate list is expected to be announced by the party leadership in the coming weeks, after internal deliberations and assessments of electoral viability.
Stakeholders, including local party workers and voters, are closely watching the developments, aware that the Dhuri seat could become a high‑profile battleground in Punjab's political landscape.
Party insiders have indicated that the chief minister, Amritpal Singh, is being considered for several seats, including Dhuri, Khadur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo and Rampara. Among these, Dhuri is reported to hold particular interest for the CM, suggesting a possible strategic focus.
Analysts note that the MP's entry from Dhuri could set up a direct contest with the chief minister, potentially reshaping the political dynamics in the state. The move underscores the growing competition within the party as it prepares its candidate slate for the next assembly polls.
The final candidate list is expected to be announced by the party leadership in the coming weeks, after internal deliberations and assessments of electoral viability.
Stakeholders, including local party workers and voters, are closely watching the developments, aware that the Dhuri seat could become a high‑profile battleground in Punjab's political landscape.