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Politics
Punjab Elections: Party Nominates Son of Indira Gandhi's Assassin
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 02:18 PM
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Amritpal Singh’s party has fielded a candidate who is the son of the assassin of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, sparking controversy ahead of the Punjab elections.
Amritpal Singh’s party has announced that its candidate for the upcoming Punjab elections is the son of the man who assassinated former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The decision has attracted attention from political analysts and the public, raising questions about the party’s choice of candidate. Details about the candidate’s political experience and background remain limited, but the nomination reflects the party’s strategy to broaden its appeal in the state. Critics argue that fielding a candidate with such a controversial lineage could alienate voters, while supporters claim it is a political decision based on merit. The move has intensified debate over the appropriateness of political representation in Punjab’s electoral landscape.