Punjab Polls: Indira Gandhi's Assassin's Son Gets Ticket

The Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) has taken a significant step in the run-up to the 2027 Punjab assembly elections. The party has announced its first candidate, who is the son of a man convicted in the Indira Gandhi assassination case. This move is seen as a strategic decision by the party to field a candidate with a controversial background. The candidate's father was involved in one of the most infamous incidents in Indian history. The party's decision to give him a ticket has sparked interest in the upcoming elections.