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Waris Punjab De’s 2027 Candidate List: Check Names Announced So Far
Chandigarh, August 22, 2026: With the Punjab Assembly elections 2027 approaching, the Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) has started announcing its candidates, giving an early indication of the party’s electoral strategy. The party has so far announced six candidates for the upcoming Punjab Assembly polls. The list includes candidates from constituencies spread across Fatehgarh Sahib, Amritsar, Moga, Ludhiana, Kapurthala and Faridkot districts. � The Times of India +1 The party has said it plans to contest all 117 Assembly seats in Punjab and is expected to announce more candidates in the coming months. � The Times of India Waris Punjab De 2027 Candidates: Full List So Far Assembly Constituency Candidate Key Details Bassi Pathana Satwant Singh Son of Kehar Singh Ajnala Daljit Singh Kalsi Actor-activist and party associate Moga Gurmeet Singh Bukkanwala Waris Punjab De co-founder and associate of Amritpal Singh Gill Darshan Singh Shivalik Former SAD MLA Kapurthala Jagjit Singh Baba Jagga Party candidate Kotkapura Rashpal Singh Sosan Journalist-politician The six names have been reported by multiple media outlets following the party's announcements in August. � The Times of India +1 1. Satwant Singh – Bassi Pathana Satwant Singh was announced as Waris Punjab De's first candidate for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. He has been fielded from Bassi Pathana in Fatehgarh Sahib district. Satwant Singh is the son of Kehar Singh, who was convicted in the conspiracy surrounding the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and was executed in 1989. Party leaders said the decision was intended to recognise families they consider to have made sacrifices for the Panth and Punjab. � India Today +1 2. Daljit Singh Kalsi – Ajnala The party has named Daljit Singh Kalsi as its candidate from Ajnala Assembly constituency. Kalsi has been associated with Amritpal Singh and Waris Punjab De. He was among the people detained under the National Security Act during the crackdown on associates of Amritpal Singh and remains in custody in Punjab in connection with other proceedings, according to reports. � The Times of India +1 3. Gurmeet Singh Bukkanwala – Moga Gurmeet Singh Bukkanwala has been selected to contest from Moga. Bukkanwala is described as a co-founder of Waris Punjab De and an associate of both the late Deep Sidhu and Amritpal Singh. He is currently lodged in Bathinda Central Jail, according to reports. The party has indicated that a campaign team has already been working in Moga and surrounding villages on his behalf. � The Times of India +1 4. Darshan Singh Shivalik – Gill Former Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Darshan Singh Shivalik has been named as the party's candidate from Gill Assembly constituency in Ludhiana district. His inclusion gives Waris Punjab De a candidate with previous electoral experience as it seeks to expand its presence beyond its core organisational base. � The Times of India +1 5. Jagjit Singh Baba Jagga – Kapurthala Jagjit Singh, popularly known as Baba Jagga, has been announced as the candidate from Kapurthala Assembly constituency. His candidature is part of the party's broader plan to field candidates across different regions of Punjab. � The Times of India 6. Rashpal Singh Sosan – Kotkapura Rashpal Singh Sosan has been selected as the party's candidate from Kotkapura. Sosan has been described as a journalist-politician and has also spoken publicly about the party's electoral strategy and its plans for the 2027 Assembly elections. � The Times of India +1 Will Amritpal Singh Contest the 2027 Assembly Election? One of the biggest questions surrounding Waris Punjab De's election strategy is whether MP Amritpal Singh himself will contest the Punjab Assembly election. Recent reports indicate that the party is considering Dhuri, Talwandi Sabo and Rampura Phul as possible constituencies for Amritpal Singh. Dhuri is particularly significant because it is associated with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. However, no final candidature from Dhuri has been announced, and the proposal would require Amritpal Singh's approval. � Connect FM +1 Earlier, senior Waris Punjab De leader Manpreet Singh Ayali had said that Amritpal Singh would be projected as the party's chief ministerial face for the 2027 elections. � The Tribune Waris Punjab De Plans to Contest All 117 Seats The party has indicated that it intends to contest all 117 Punjab Assembly constituencies. The early candidate announcements therefore represent only the beginning of what could become a much larger candidate list. More names are expected to be announced as the party finalises its election strategy and constituency-wise preparations. � The Times of India Why These Candidate Announcements Matter The early list indicates that Waris Punjab De is looking to build a statewide political presence rather than restricting its campaign to a small number of constituencies. The candidates announced so far include a mix of former elected representatives, party organisers, political activists and individuals associated with the Panthic political space. The party's electoral strategy could become an important factor in Punjab's 2027 political contest, particularly in constituencies where the traditional political parties face multi-cornered contests. Punjab Assembly Election 2027: What to Watch As the election approaches, several developments will be closely watched: Whether Amritpal Singh contests from Dhuri or another constituency Waris Punjab De's remaining candidate announcements Whether the party contests all 117 seats Its possible alliances or electoral understandings The party's performance in Malwa, Majha and Doaba The impact of its candidates on traditional Akali, Congress and AAP vote bases The final list of candidates from the major political parties Important Note The candidate list is not final. It reflects candidates announced by Waris Punjab De as reported up to August 22, 2026. Constituency choices and candidatures can change before the official election process begins. Waris Punjab De 2027 Candidate List: At a Glance Bassi Pathana: Satwant Singh Ajnala: Daljit Singh Kalsi Moga: Gurmeet Singh Bukkanwala Gill: Darshan Singh Shivalik Kapurthala: Jagjit Singh Baba Jagga Kotkapura: Rashpal Singh Sosan The party is expected to announce additional candidates in the coming months.
Chandigarh, August 22, 2026: With the Punjab Assembly elections 2027 approaching, the Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) has started announcing its candidates, giving an early indication of the party’s electoral strategy.
The party has so far announced six candidates for the upcoming Punjab Assembly polls. The list includes candidates from constituencies spread across Fatehgarh Sahib, Amritsar, Moga, Ludhiana, Kapurthala and Faridkot districts.
The party has said it plans to contest all 117 Assembly seats in Punjab and is expected to announce more candidates in the coming months.
Waris Punjab De 2027 Candidates: Full List So Far
Assembly Constituency
Candidate
Key Details
Bassi Pathana
Satwant Singh
Son of Kehar Singh
Ajnala
Daljit Singh Kalsi
Actor-activist and party associate
Moga
Gurmeet Singh Bukkanwala
Waris Punjab De co-founder and associate of Amritpal Singh
Gill
Darshan Singh Shivalik
Former SAD MLA
Kapurthala
Jagjit Singh Baba Jagga
Party candidate
Kotkapura
Rashpal Singh Sosan
Journalist-politician
The six names have been reported by multiple media outlets following the party's announcements in August.
1. Satwant Singh – Bassi Pathana
Satwant Singh was announced as Waris Punjab De's first candidate for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. He has been fielded from Bassi Pathana in Fatehgarh Sahib district.
Satwant Singh is the son of Kehar Singh, who was convicted in the conspiracy surrounding the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and was executed in 1989.
Party leaders said the decision was intended to recognise families they consider to have made sacrifices for the Panth and Punjab.
2. Daljit Singh Kalsi – Ajnala
The party has named Daljit Singh Kalsi as its candidate from Ajnala Assembly constituency.
Kalsi has been associated with Amritpal Singh and Waris Punjab De. He was among the people detained under the National Security Act during the crackdown on associates of Amritpal Singh and remains in custody in Punjab in connection with other proceedings, according to reports.
3. Gurmeet Singh Bukkanwala – Moga
Gurmeet Singh Bukkanwala has been selected to contest from Moga.
Bukkanwala is described as a co-founder of Waris Punjab De and an associate of both the late Deep Sidhu and Amritpal Singh. He is currently lodged in Bathinda Central Jail, according to reports.
The party has indicated that a campaign team has already been working in Moga and surrounding villages on his behalf.
4. Darshan Singh Shivalik – Gill
Former Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Darshan Singh Shivalik has been named as the party's candidate from Gill Assembly constituency in Ludhiana district.
His inclusion gives Waris Punjab De a candidate with previous electoral experience as it seeks to expand its presence beyond its core organisational base.
5. Jagjit Singh Baba Jagga – Kapurthala
Jagjit Singh, popularly known as Baba Jagga, has been announced as the candidate from Kapurthala Assembly constituency.
His candidature is part of the party's broader plan to field candidates across different regions of Punjab.
6. Rashpal Singh Sosan – Kotkapura
Rashpal Singh Sosan has been selected as the party's candidate from Kotkapura.
Sosan has been described as a journalist-politician and has also spoken publicly about the party's electoral strategy and its plans for the 2027 Assembly elections.
Will Amritpal Singh Contest the 2027 Assembly Election?
One of the biggest questions surrounding Waris Punjab De's election strategy is whether MP Amritpal Singh himself will contest the Punjab Assembly election.
Recent reports indicate that the party is considering Dhuri, Talwandi Sabo and Rampura Phul as possible constituencies for Amritpal Singh. Dhuri is particularly significant because it is associated with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. However, no final candidature from Dhuri has been announced, and the proposal would require Amritpal Singh's approval.
Earlier, senior Waris Punjab De leader Manpreet Singh Ayali had said that Amritpal Singh would be projected as the party's chief ministerial face for the 2027 elections.
Waris Punjab De Plans to Contest All 117 Seats
The party has indicated that it intends to contest all 117 Punjab Assembly constituencies.
The early candidate announcements therefore represent only the beginning of what could become a much larger candidate list. More names are expected to be announced as the party finalises its election strategy and constituency-wise preparations.
Why These Candidate Announcements Matter
The early list indicates that Waris Punjab De is looking to build a statewide political presence rather than restricting its campaign to a small number of constituencies.
The candidates announced so far include a mix of former elected representatives, party organisers, political activists and individuals associated with the Panthic political space.
The party's electoral strategy could become an important factor in Punjab's 2027 political contest, particularly in constituencies where the traditional political parties face multi-cornered contests.
Punjab Assembly Election 2027: What to Watch
As the election approaches, several developments will be closely watched:
Whether Amritpal Singh contests from Dhuri or another constituency
Waris Punjab De's remaining candidate announcements
Whether the party contests all 117 seats
Its possible alliances or electoral understandings
The party's performance in Malwa, Majha and Doaba
The impact of its candidates on traditional Akali, Congress and AAP vote bases
The final list of candidates from the major political parties
Important Note
The candidate list is not final. It reflects candidates announced by Waris Punjab De as reported up to August 22, 2026. Constituency choices and candidatures can change before the official election process begins.
Waris Punjab De 2027 Candidate List: At a Glance
Bassi Pathana: Satwant Singh
Ajnala: Daljit Singh Kalsi
Moga: Gurmeet Singh Bukkanwala
Gill: Darshan Singh Shivalik
Kapurthala: Jagjit Singh Baba Jagga
Kotkapura: Rashpal Singh Sosan
The party is expected to announce additional candidates in the coming months.
The party has so far announced six candidates for the upcoming Punjab Assembly polls. The list includes candidates from constituencies spread across Fatehgarh Sahib, Amritsar, Moga, Ludhiana, Kapurthala and Faridkot districts.
The party has said it plans to contest all 117 Assembly seats in Punjab and is expected to announce more candidates in the coming months.
Waris Punjab De 2027 Candidates: Full List So Far
Assembly Constituency
Candidate
Key Details
Bassi Pathana
Satwant Singh
Son of Kehar Singh
Ajnala
Daljit Singh Kalsi
Actor-activist and party associate
Moga
Gurmeet Singh Bukkanwala
Waris Punjab De co-founder and associate of Amritpal Singh
Gill
Darshan Singh Shivalik
Former SAD MLA
Kapurthala
Jagjit Singh Baba Jagga
Party candidate
Kotkapura
Rashpal Singh Sosan
Journalist-politician
The six names have been reported by multiple media outlets following the party's announcements in August.
1. Satwant Singh – Bassi Pathana
Satwant Singh was announced as Waris Punjab De's first candidate for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. He has been fielded from Bassi Pathana in Fatehgarh Sahib district.
Satwant Singh is the son of Kehar Singh, who was convicted in the conspiracy surrounding the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and was executed in 1989.
Party leaders said the decision was intended to recognise families they consider to have made sacrifices for the Panth and Punjab.
2. Daljit Singh Kalsi – Ajnala
The party has named Daljit Singh Kalsi as its candidate from Ajnala Assembly constituency.
Kalsi has been associated with Amritpal Singh and Waris Punjab De. He was among the people detained under the National Security Act during the crackdown on associates of Amritpal Singh and remains in custody in Punjab in connection with other proceedings, according to reports.
3. Gurmeet Singh Bukkanwala – Moga
Gurmeet Singh Bukkanwala has been selected to contest from Moga.
Bukkanwala is described as a co-founder of Waris Punjab De and an associate of both the late Deep Sidhu and Amritpal Singh. He is currently lodged in Bathinda Central Jail, according to reports.
The party has indicated that a campaign team has already been working in Moga and surrounding villages on his behalf.
4. Darshan Singh Shivalik – Gill
Former Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Darshan Singh Shivalik has been named as the party's candidate from Gill Assembly constituency in Ludhiana district.
His inclusion gives Waris Punjab De a candidate with previous electoral experience as it seeks to expand its presence beyond its core organisational base.
5. Jagjit Singh Baba Jagga – Kapurthala
Jagjit Singh, popularly known as Baba Jagga, has been announced as the candidate from Kapurthala Assembly constituency.
His candidature is part of the party's broader plan to field candidates across different regions of Punjab.
6. Rashpal Singh Sosan – Kotkapura
Rashpal Singh Sosan has been selected as the party's candidate from Kotkapura.
Sosan has been described as a journalist-politician and has also spoken publicly about the party's electoral strategy and its plans for the 2027 Assembly elections.
Will Amritpal Singh Contest the 2027 Assembly Election?
One of the biggest questions surrounding Waris Punjab De's election strategy is whether MP Amritpal Singh himself will contest the Punjab Assembly election.
Recent reports indicate that the party is considering Dhuri, Talwandi Sabo and Rampura Phul as possible constituencies for Amritpal Singh. Dhuri is particularly significant because it is associated with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. However, no final candidature from Dhuri has been announced, and the proposal would require Amritpal Singh's approval.
Earlier, senior Waris Punjab De leader Manpreet Singh Ayali had said that Amritpal Singh would be projected as the party's chief ministerial face for the 2027 elections.
Waris Punjab De Plans to Contest All 117 Seats
The party has indicated that it intends to contest all 117 Punjab Assembly constituencies.
The early candidate announcements therefore represent only the beginning of what could become a much larger candidate list. More names are expected to be announced as the party finalises its election strategy and constituency-wise preparations.
Why These Candidate Announcements Matter
The early list indicates that Waris Punjab De is looking to build a statewide political presence rather than restricting its campaign to a small number of constituencies.
The candidates announced so far include a mix of former elected representatives, party organisers, political activists and individuals associated with the Panthic political space.
The party's electoral strategy could become an important factor in Punjab's 2027 political contest, particularly in constituencies where the traditional political parties face multi-cornered contests.
Punjab Assembly Election 2027: What to Watch
As the election approaches, several developments will be closely watched:
Whether Amritpal Singh contests from Dhuri or another constituency
Waris Punjab De's remaining candidate announcements
Whether the party contests all 117 seats
Its possible alliances or electoral understandings
The party's performance in Malwa, Majha and Doaba
The impact of its candidates on traditional Akali, Congress and AAP vote bases
The final list of candidates from the major political parties
Important Note
The candidate list is not final. It reflects candidates announced by Waris Punjab De as reported up to August 22, 2026. Constituency choices and candidatures can change before the official election process begins.
Waris Punjab De 2027 Candidate List: At a Glance
Bassi Pathana: Satwant Singh
Ajnala: Daljit Singh Kalsi
Moga: Gurmeet Singh Bukkanwala
Gill: Darshan Singh Shivalik
Kapurthala: Jagjit Singh Baba Jagga
Kotkapura: Rashpal Singh Sosan
The party is expected to announce additional candidates in the coming months.
Kamal Singh
Experienced journalist and writer
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