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Sukhbir Badal fields Prabhdeep Singh Nathowal as Akali Dal candidate for Raikot in 2027 polls
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 09:31 AM
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Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) has announced Prabhdeep Singh Nathowal as its candidate from Raikot for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
The Shiromani Akali Dal, led by Sukhbir Badal, has officially named Prabhdeep Singh Nathowal as its contender for the Raikot constituency in the upcoming 2027 Punjab Legislative Assembly elections. The announcement was made in Ludhiana, signalling the party's strategy to refresh its slate with new faces ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Nathowal, a local figure with limited prior exposure in state‑level politics, is expected to campaign on issues pertinent to the Raikot region, including agriculture, infrastructure and youth employment. Party officials said his selection reflects a broader effort to connect with grassroots voters and counter rival parties' influence in the area.
The decision comes as the Akali Dal seeks to consolidate its position in Punjab after a series of setbacks in recent elections. Sukhbir Badal, who heads the party, emphasized that the new candidate will uphold the party's traditional values while addressing contemporary challenges faced by constituents.
Election authorities have yet to release the final list of candidates, but the party's move is likely to shape the dynamics of the Raikot contest as the 2027 polls approach.
Nathowal, a local figure with limited prior exposure in state‑level politics, is expected to campaign on issues pertinent to the Raikot region, including agriculture, infrastructure and youth employment. Party officials said his selection reflects a broader effort to connect with grassroots voters and counter rival parties' influence in the area.
The decision comes as the Akali Dal seeks to consolidate its position in Punjab after a series of setbacks in recent elections. Sukhbir Badal, who heads the party, emphasized that the new candidate will uphold the party's traditional values while addressing contemporary challenges faced by constituents.
Election authorities have yet to release the final list of candidates, but the party's move is likely to shape the dynamics of the Raikot contest as the 2027 polls approach.