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Politics
Punjab BJP Declares Contest for All 117 Assembly Seats
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 03:48 PM
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The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party announced it will field candidates in every constituency for the upcoming state assembly elections.
Punjab's Bharatiya Janata Party has formally confirmed that it will contest all 117 seats in the forthcoming state legislative assembly polls. The decision was communicated through a party statement released in Jalandhar, underscoring the BJP's intent to present a full slate of candidates across the state.
The announcement comes as the election schedule draws nearer, with parties gearing up for a statewide contest that will determine the composition of Punjab's 117-member assembly. By opting to field candidates in every constituency, the BJP aims to maximize its electoral footprint and challenge rival parties on a broader front.
Party officials indicated that the move reflects confidence in the organization’s grassroots network and its ability to mobilize voters throughout Punjab. While the BJP has historically held a limited share of seats in the state, the all‑out contest signals a strategic push to expand its influence ahead of the polls.
The announcement comes as the election schedule draws nearer, with parties gearing up for a statewide contest that will determine the composition of Punjab's 117-member assembly. By opting to field candidates in every constituency, the BJP aims to maximize its electoral footprint and challenge rival parties on a broader front.
Party officials indicated that the move reflects confidence in the organization’s grassroots network and its ability to mobilize voters throughout Punjab. While the BJP has historically held a limited share of seats in the state, the all‑out contest signals a strategic push to expand its influence ahead of the polls.