Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Punjab Elections Rescheduled, Akali Dal Faces Leadership Crisis
After the Akali Dal leader was killed, the government decided to hold Punjab elections on September 25, later than initially planned.
The election commission wanted to check if it was safe to hold elections and asked the Chief Secretary of Punjab and other parties about the situation.
Following the death, there is also a fight within the Akali Dal about who should take over as leader.
The Election Commission announced Punjab elections will be on September 25.
The election date was shifted from September 22 despite opposition.
The EC sought a fresh situation assessment after Longowal's assassination.
Political parties were consulted about the election.
A succession struggle within the Akali Dal has emerged.
- Who
- Election Commission, Punjab Chief Secretary, Akali Dal, political parties.
- What
- Punjab elections rescheduled after Akali Dal leader's assassination; succession struggle within the Akali Dal.
- When
- Elections on September 25, 1985.
- Where
- Punjab
- Why
- Election date adjusted due to the assassination and subsequent circumstances.
- Election Date
- September 25, 1985
- Location
- Punjab
- Event
- Rescheduling of Elections
- Party in Crisis
- Akali Dal
