The ECI has accepted the nomination of pro-Khalistani and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh to contest from Khadoor Sahib as an independent candidate. On the other hand, Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal hit out at Amritpal Singh, saying Amritpal only wanted to get out of jail by contesting the election. “He is not a Bandi Singh,” Badal asserted. Traditionally, local voters here have voted more in favour of ‘panthic’ SAD candidates. In 1996, Congress won and then SAD candidates won in 1998, 1999 and 2004 polls.

Source: Indian Express May 16, 2024 10:23 UTC