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MP Amritpal Singh, jailed in Assam, may contest two Punjab seats in 2027 election
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 08:45 AM
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Amritpal Singh, the Khadoor Sahib MP currently held in Assam's Dibrughur jail, is reported to be considering nominations from two constituencies for the 2027 Punjab Assembly polls, with his party eyeing the Malwa region.
Amritpal Singh, the Member of Parliament representing Khadoor Sahib, remains incarcerated in Dibrughur jail in Assam. Recent reports indicate that he may file nomination papers for two separate constituencies in the upcoming 2027 Punjab Legislative Assembly elections.
Party officials have not confirmed the exact seats, but sources suggest that the decision aligns with a broader strategy to strengthen the party's presence in the Malwa region of Punjab. The focus on Malwa reflects the party's attempt to consolidate support in an area traditionally considered politically pivotal.
While Singh's legal status continues to be under judicial review, his potential candidacy underscores the complex interplay between ongoing court proceedings and electoral ambitions. The Election Commission is expected to release the final schedule for the 2027 polls later this year.
If Singh does contest, he would be among the few sitting MPs to seek state legislative seats while serving a custodial sentence, a scenario that could prompt legal and procedural challenges.
The party has urged its supporters to remain patient as it finalises its candidate list, emphasizing that any decision will be communicated through official channels before the filing deadline.
Party officials have not confirmed the exact seats, but sources suggest that the decision aligns with a broader strategy to strengthen the party's presence in the Malwa region of Punjab. The focus on Malwa reflects the party's attempt to consolidate support in an area traditionally considered politically pivotal.
While Singh's legal status continues to be under judicial review, his potential candidacy underscores the complex interplay between ongoing court proceedings and electoral ambitions. The Election Commission is expected to release the final schedule for the 2027 polls later this year.
If Singh does contest, he would be among the few sitting MPs to seek state legislative seats while serving a custodial sentence, a scenario that could prompt legal and procedural challenges.
The party has urged its supporters to remain patient as it finalises its candidate list, emphasizing that any decision will be communicated through official channels before the filing deadline.