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AAP launches Punjab election campaign, first candidate list to be released Saturday
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 02:07 PM
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The Aam Aadmi Party has officially kicked off its Punjab assembly election campaign, announcing that the first list of candidates will be unveiled on Saturday after a decisive meeting in Delhi.
Punjab's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced on Saturday that it has formally begun its campaign for the upcoming state assembly elections. Party officials gathered in the state capital to raise the campaign flag, signalling a full‑scale outreach effort across Punjab's districts.
The party said the first list of contesting candidates will be disclosed on Saturday, a move aimed at providing voters with early clarity on its slate. The list is expected to include a mix of seasoned legislators and new faces, reflecting AAP's strategy to combine experience with fresh leadership.
A high‑level meeting held in Delhi earlier this week resulted in a "big decision" regarding the campaign's roadmap, according to party spokespeople. The meeting, attended by senior AAP leaders, finalized the sequencing of candidate announcements and the rollout of campaign rallies.
Political analysts note that the early release of the candidate list could give AAP a tactical advantage, allowing it to mobilise supporters ahead of rival parties. The campaign launch comes at a time when the state electorate is closely watching the performance of incumbent parties.
AAP's Punjab unit has pledged to focus on issues such as employment, education, and public services, echoing its broader national agenda. The upcoming weeks will see a series of rallies and public meetings as the party seeks to expand its footprint in the state.
The party said the first list of contesting candidates will be disclosed on Saturday, a move aimed at providing voters with early clarity on its slate. The list is expected to include a mix of seasoned legislators and new faces, reflecting AAP's strategy to combine experience with fresh leadership.
A high‑level meeting held in Delhi earlier this week resulted in a "big decision" regarding the campaign's roadmap, according to party spokespeople. The meeting, attended by senior AAP leaders, finalized the sequencing of candidate announcements and the rollout of campaign rallies.
Political analysts note that the early release of the candidate list could give AAP a tactical advantage, allowing it to mobilise supporters ahead of rival parties. The campaign launch comes at a time when the state electorate is closely watching the performance of incumbent parties.
AAP's Punjab unit has pledged to focus on issues such as employment, education, and public services, echoing its broader national agenda. The upcoming weeks will see a series of rallies and public meetings as the party seeks to expand its footprint in the state.