Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Punjab Election Campaign Begins; Arjun Dass Funeral Held
After the time to withdraw from the upcoming elections in Punjab passed, the campaigning began.
There were many people running for the different positions.
Also, the funeral for Arjun Dass, a local leader who was killed, took place.
The Prime Minister attended the funeral.
Campaigning phase for Punjab elections commenced after the withdrawal deadline.
74 candidates are running for 13 Lok Sabha seats.
848 candidates are running for 117 assembly seats.
The funeral of Arjun Dass was held at Safdarjung ghat.
Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi attended the funeral of Arjun Dass.
- Who
- Arjun Dass, Congress-I Metropolitan Councillor and candidates for upcoming elections.
- What
- Campaigning for Punjab elections began after the deadline for withdrawals expired and the funeral of Arjun Dass was held.
- When
- September 6, 1985
- Where
- Punjab, Laxmibai Nagar (Delhi)
- Why
- Not explicitly stated.
Election Process
Political Reactions
Election Participation
Election Process
Many candidates are vying for positions.
Political Reactions
Prime Minister attended funeral, potentially showing support.
- Election Phase
- Campaigning
- Lok Sabha Seats
- 13
- Assembly Seats
- 117
- Candidates for Lok Sabha
- 74
- Candidates for Assembly
- 848
- Victim
- Arjun Dass
- Funeral Location
- Safdarjung ghat
