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BJP to contest all 117 Punjab Assembly seats as SAD reunion heats up
✍️ India Today
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 12:02 AM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party announced it will field candidates in every one of Punjab's 117 legislative assembly constituencies, signalling a full‑scale contest ahead of the state elections.
Punjab – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) confirmed that it will contest all 117 seats of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, a move announced as the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) prepares for a high‑profile reunion of its factions. The decision underscores BJP’s intent to mount a comprehensive challenge in the state’s upcoming polls.
A senior BJP spokesperson said the party’s strategy is to provide a candidate in every constituency, reflecting its confidence in expanding its foothold across Punjab. The announcement comes at a time when SAD’s internal dynamics are drawing considerable attention, adding another layer of competition to the electoral landscape.
Political analysts note that BJP’s full‑scale entry could reshape alliance calculations, especially as regional parties assess their prospects against a national party fielding a complete slate. The move is likely to intensify campaigning ahead of the election, with voters in each of the 117 constituencies now presented with a BJP option.
A senior BJP spokesperson said the party’s strategy is to provide a candidate in every constituency, reflecting its confidence in expanding its foothold across Punjab. The announcement comes at a time when SAD’s internal dynamics are drawing considerable attention, adding another layer of competition to the electoral landscape.
Political analysts note that BJP’s full‑scale entry could reshape alliance calculations, especially as regional parties assess their prospects against a national party fielding a complete slate. The move is likely to intensify campaigning ahead of the election, with voters in each of the 117 constituencies now presented with a BJP option.