Punjab may go to polls in November, Mann to return as CM: Kejriwal
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal has suggested that Punjab assembly elections may be moved up to November 2026. He expressed strong support for incumbent Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to retain his position.
Why it matters
Early elections in a major Indian state could significantly shift the political landscape and impact national opposition strategies.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday (June 12, 2026) that the Punjab Assembly election may be held in November this year rather than in February 2027, when the AAP government would complete its five-year tenure. He also expressed confidence that Bhagwant Singh Mann would return as CM.
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