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Shiromani Akali Dal Launches Early Campaign Ahead Of Punjab Elections
The Shiromani Akali Dal is starting its campaign early for Punjab's 2027 election.
It has already held rallies and organisational programmes across the state.
From October 6, Sukhbir Singh Badal will visit homes in all 117 Assembly constituencies.
Party workers will ask people for ideas for the election manifesto.
The manifesto will be released on November 1.
A large bus journey across Punjab will begin on November 10.
Harsimrat Kaur Badal will lead a women's campaign against drugs from October 5.
The party will also hold a large rally in Moga on December 8.
These activities are meant to keep the party connected with voters well before election season.
The Shiromani Akali Dal has announced an extensive campaign calendar ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
Sukhbir Singh Badal will lead a door-to-door campaign across all 117 constituencies from October 6 to October 25.
The party will release its election manifesto on November 1 after consulting several social and economic groups.
A statewide bus yatra will begin from Talwandi Sabo on November 10, with Badal covering two to three constituencies daily.
The SAD also plans a women-led anti-drug campaign and a December 8 rally in Moga commemorating Parkash Singh Badal.
- Who
- The Shiromani Akali Dal, led in these programmes by Sukhbir Singh Badal, with Harsimrat Kaur Badal leading the women's anti-drug campaign.
- What
- The party has announced door-to-door outreach, manifesto consultations, a statewide bus yatra, an anti-drug campaign and a public rally.
- Where
- The programmes will take place across Punjab, beginning at locations including Sri Muktsar Sahib, Attari and Talwandi Sabo, with a rally planned in Killi Chahlan village in Moga.
- When
- The scheduled programmes begin October 5, followed by activities on October 6, November 1, November 10 and December 8.
- Why
- The SAD aims to build an early grassroots presence and prepare for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
Key facts
- Election
- 2027 Punjab Assembly elections
- Door-to-door campaign
- October 6-25, across all 117 Assembly constituencies
- Manifesto release
- November 1
- Statewide bus yatra
- Begins November 10 from Talwandi Sabo
- Women-led anti-drug campaign
- Second phase begins October 5 from Sri Muktsar Sahib
- Public rally
- December 8 at Killi Chahlan village in Moga
- Key campaign issues
- Drugs, farming, unemployment, law and order, river waters and development
Sources
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