Punjab Polls: Bhagwant Mann Promises Change in Post-Victory Address
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Punjab Election Results 2022.
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With a sweeping win in Punjab, AAP has made its maiden victory in the state. The party has won 92 seats out of 117 seats in the Punjab Assembly. Meanwhile, Congress could only manage to win three seats.
Bhagwant Mann, who won the Dhuri seat with a margin of 58206 votes, is set to become Punjab's next Chief Minister.
Several of the opposition heavyweights including INC's Charanjit Singh Channi and Navjot Singh Sidhu, former CM Capt Amarinder Singh, SAD's Parkash Singh Badal have lost from their respective constituencies.
Bhagwant Mann has won from Dhuri
CM Charanjit Channi has lost from both Bhadaur and Chamkaur Sahib seats
INC's Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu Moose Wala and Malavika Sood lose Mansa and Moga to AAP candidates
SAD's Bikram Singh Majithia, Parkash Singh Badal and Sukhbir Singh Badal lose from their seats
Captain Amarinder Singh has lost the Patiala Urban seat
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Key Candidates & Seats in Punjab
Bhagwant Mann (AAP) - Dhuri
Charanjit Channi (Congress) - Bhadaur and Chamkaur Sahib
Navjot Sidhu (Congress) - Amritsar East
Sukhbir Badal (SAD) - Jalalabad
Captain Amarinder Singh (PLC) - Patiala Urban
Bikram Majithia (SAD) - Amritsar East
Parkash Singh Badal (SAD) - Lambi
Balbir Singh Rajewal (SSM) - Samrala
Sukhjinder Randhawa (Congress) - Dera Baba Nanak
A Look at the Turmoil in the Punjab Congress
The Punjab Congress, which is expected to come in second in what is likely to be a close contest with the AAP, had seen long-drawn internal frictions within its state unit.
Both Charanjit Channi and Navjot Singh Sidhu vied to become the chief ministerial face for the Punjab Assembly elections 2022, with the Congress top brass choosing the former.
Before that, Captain Amarinder Singh, the then chief minister, had formally resigned from the Congress party in November amid a feud with Navjot Singh Sidhu.
Counting To Begin at 8 am
The counting of votes for Punjab Assembly elections will start at 8 am at 117 centres at 66 locations in the state.
Bhagwant Mann Visits Gurudwara Ahead of Poll Results
AAP leader Bhagwant Mann visited gurudwara Gursagar Mastuana Sahib in Sangrur early on Thursday morning, ahead of Punjab Assembly election results. He told reporters that he is confident of victory in the elections.
Section 144 Imposed in Punjab
The Punjab chief electoral officer has said that Section 144 has been imposed in all districts to prevent crowds at counting centres, and victory processions are banned.
What Do Exit Polls Predict for Punjab?
The Aam Aadmi Party has led most exit polls by a wide margin, and is likely to land a sweeping victory in the state, which has 117 seats.
The AAP is projected to win 76-90 seats in the Punjab, while the Congress is forecasted to win 19-31, as per the India Today-India My Axis poll results.
As per the News24-Today's Chanakya exit polls, the AAP is expected to win Punjab with a landslide majority of 100 seats.
Counting Begins for 117 Seats of Punjab
The counting of votes for 117 seats in the Punjab Assembly began at 8 am on Thursday, 10 March.
Congress & SAD Leading in 1 Seat Each
As counting of votes continues for Punjab, the INC and the SAD are each leading in one seat as of 8:08 am.
Cong & AAP Neck and Neck, Lead in 3 Seats Each
Leads at 8:12 am:
Congress: 3 seats
AAP: 3 seats
SAD: 0 seats
BJP: 1 seat
Congress Leading in 4 Seats
Leads at 8:17 am:
Congress: 4 seats
AAP: 3 seats
SAD: 1 seat
BJP: 0 seats
Congress Leading in 4 Seats, AAP Close Behind
Leads at 8:25 am:
Congress: 4 seats
AAP: 3 seats
SAD: 1 seat
BJP: 0 seats
Cong & AAP Neck and Neck
Leads at 8:30 am:
Congress: 3 seats
AAP: 3 seats
SAD: 2 seats
BJP: 2 seats
Cong Leads in 6 Seats
Leads at 8:35 am:
Congress: 6 seats
AAP: 3 seats
SAD: 2 seats
BJP: 2 seats
Cong Leads in 6 Seats, AAP in 4
Leads at 8:40 am:
Congress: 6 seats
AAP: 4 seats
SAD: 2 seats
BJP: 2 seats
Navjot Sidhu Leads in Amritsar East
Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu is leading in the Amritsar East seat, where the SAD's Bikram Singh Majithia is also contesting.
AAP Trails Behind Congress in 1 Seat
Leads at 8:45 am:
Congress: 6 seats
AAP: 5 seats
SAD: 2 seats
BJP: 2 seats
Congress & AAP Lead in 5/15 Seats
Leads at 8:50 am:
Congress: 5 seats
AAP: 5 seats
SAD: 3 seats
BJP: 2 seats
Channi Offers Prayers at Chamkaur Sahib Gurudwara
Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi offered prayers at the Chamkaur Sahib Gurudwara along with his family as results started pouring in for the Assembly elections.
Capt Amarinder Singh Trailing in Patiala
Former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh, chief of the Punjab Lok Congress Party, is trailing in is constituency of Patiala Urban, as per initial trends.
In a Swing, AAP Takes Lead in 6 Seats
Leads at 8:55 am:
Congress: 4 seats
AAP: 6 seats
SAD: 4 seats
BJP: 2 seats
AAP Leading in 6 Seats, BJP in 2
Leads at 9:00 am:
Congress: 5 seats
AAP: 6 seats
SAD: 4 seats
BJP: 2 seats
Others: 1
Charanjit Channi Leads in Chamkaur Sahib
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Channi is leading in the Chamkaur Sahib constituency. The incumbent CM is also contesting the Punjab Assembly elections from Bhadaur.
Balbir Singh Rajewal Trails in Samrala
Farmers leader and politician Balbir Singh Rajewal of the Sanyukt Samaj Morcha party is trailing in the Samrala seat.
AAP Leads in 11 Seats
Leads at 9:06 am:
Congress: 5 seats
AAP: 11 seats
SAD: 6 seats
BJP: 2 seats
Others: 1
AAP Leads in 15 Seats
Leads at 9:10 am:
Congress: 6 seats
AAP: 15 seats
SAD: 5 seats
BJP: 3 seats
Others: 2
AAP Leads in 19 Seats
Leads at 9:15 am:
Congress: 6 seats
AAP: 19 seats
SAD: 7 seats
BJP: 3 seats
Others: 1
AAP Takes Lead in 27 Seats
The AAP takes lead in over 20 seats, as of 9:20 am
Leads at 9:20 am:
Congress: 7 seats
AAP: 27 seats
SAD: 8 seats
BJP: 3 seats
Others: 1
Channi Trails in Bhadaur
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Channi is trailing in the Bhadaur constituency, as per initial trends. He is also contesting from Chamkaur Sahib, where he is leading.
AAP Leads in Over 40 Seats
Leads at 9:25 am:
Congress: 9 seats
AAP: 41 seats
SAD: 6 seats
BJP: 3 seats
Others: 1
AAP Nears Majority Mark of 59 Seats
Leads at 9:30 am:
Congress: 9 seats
AAP: 51 seats
SAD: 8 seats
BJP: 2 seats
Others: 1
AAP Leads in 60 Seats, Crosses Halfway Mark
Leads at 9:37 am:
Congress: 12 seats
AAP: 60 seats
SAD: 8 seats
BJP: 2 seats
Others: 1
AAP's Bhagwant Mann Leads in Dhuri
The Aam Aadmi Party's CM candidate Bhagwant Mann leads in Dhuri, as per initial counting trends.
AAP Leads in 66 Seats
Leads at 9:45 am:
Congress: 11 seats
AAP: 66 seats
SAD: 9 seats
BJP: 4 seats
Others: 2
Sidhu Trails at 3rd Position in Amritsar East
Navjot Singh Sidhu trails at the third position in the Amritsar East constituency, as of 9:50 am.
AAP Leads in 69 Seats, Cong Far Behind With 13
Leads at 9:52 am:
Congress: 13 seats
AAP: 69 seats
SAD: 9 seats
BJP: 5 seats
Others: 2
AAP Leads in Over 70 Seats
Leads at 10:04 am:
Congress: 16 seats
AAP: 74 seats
SAD: 8 seats
BJP: 4 seats
Others: 2
Channi Trails in Both His Seats
Incumbent Punjab CM & Congress leader Charanjit Channi is trailing in both the constituencies he's contesting from – Chamkaur Sahib and Bhadaur.
AAP Takes Big Lead Over Congress
Leads at 10:20 am:
Congress: 14 seats
AAP: 80 seats
SAD: 7 seats
BJP: 6 seats
Others: 2
AAP Leads in 80 Seats
AAP Leads in 88 Seats
Leads at 10:30 am:
Congress: 14 seats
AAP: 88 seats
SAD: 9 seats
BJP: 5 seats
Others: 1
Parkash Badal, Son Sukhbir Trailing
SAD's Parkash Badal is trailing in Lambi, while his son and party president Sukhbir Badal is trailing in Jalalabad, as of 10:33 am.
AAP Leads in 88 Seats, Cong Trails Far Behind With 15
Leads at 10:39 am:
Congress: 15 seats
AAP: 88 seats
SAD: 8 seats
BJP: 5 seats
Others: 1
AAP Still Leading in 88 Seats
Leads at 10:50 am:
Congress: 15 seats
AAP: 88 seats
SAD: 8 seats
BJP: 5 seats
Others: 1
Sonu Sood's Sister Trailing in Moga
Sonu Sood's sister Malvika, contesting as the Congress candidate from Moga, is trailing.
AAP Leads in 86 Seats
Leads at 11:02 am:
Congress: 15 seats
AAP: 86 seats
SAD: 9 seats
BJP: 6 seats
Others: 1
'Today, We Have Become a National Party': AAP's Raghav Chadha
"It is a tremendous day for AAP as a party, because today we have become a national party. We are no longer a regional party. May the almighty bless us and Arvind Kejriwal. May he lead the nation one day," AAP leader Raghav Chadha was quoted as saying by NDTV.
'Punjab Has Given Chance To Kejriwal's Model of Governance': Sisodia
"Punjab has given a chance to Kejriwal's model of governance. Today, his model of governance has been established at the national level. This is the victory of the 'Aam Aadmi' (common man)," AAP leader Manish Sisodia was quoted as saying by ANI.
Punjab Congress MP Blames Senior Leaders for Defeat
Punjab Congress MP Jasbir Singh Gill has blamed senior party leaders Harish Rawat and Ajay Maken for the party's defeat. "Harish Chowdhary & Ajay Maken has to give lot of explanation for rout of Congress in Punjab. 3 months before Punjab was sure win but after entry of these two in Punjab for ticket distribution have ruined party in state. They pocketed notes, Opposition pocketed votes," he tweeted.
AAP Leads in 85 Seats, Cong Far Behind With 16
Leads at 11:20 am:
Congress: 16 seats
AAP: 85 seats
SAD: 9 seats
BJP: 6 seats
Others: 1
AAP's Harpal Cheema Headed for Win
Punjab Leader of Opposition and AAP candidate Harpal Singh Cheema is leading in Dirba constituency.
AAP Maintains Lead in 85 Seats, Cong in 18
Leads at 11:50 am:
Congress: 18 seats
AAP: 85 seats
SAD: 8 seats
BJP: 5 seats
Others: 1
In Photos: As AAP Heads for Clean Sweep, Celebrations on in Delhi
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AAP Leads in 87 Seats as Numbers Begin To Stablise
Leads at 12:00 pm:
Congress: 17 seats
AAP: 87 seats
SAD: 8 seats
BJP: 5 seats
Others: 0
Kejriwal Congratulates Punjab, Bhagwant Mann
"Many congratulations to the people of Punjab for this revolution," tweets AAP President Arvind Kejriwal, as the party takes a massive lead in the Punjab polls results.
AAP Leads in 90 Seats
Leads at 12:28 pm:
Congress: 16 seats
AAP: 90 seats
SAD: 6 seats
BJP: 4 seats
Others: 1
AAP Leading in 90 Seats: EC
Leads at 12:31 pm:
Congress: 18 seats
AAP: 90 seats
SAD: 6 seats
BJP: 2 seats
Others: 1
(Source: Election Commission)
'Humbly Accept People of Mandate of People': Sidhu Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Punjab
"The voice of the people is the voice of God …. Humbly accept the mandate of the people of Punjab …. Congratulations to Aap !!!" tweeted Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu.
AAP Leads in 90+ Seats
Leads at 12:44 pm:
Congress: 17 seats
AAP: 91 seats
SAD: 6 seats
BJP: 2 seats
Others: 1
(Source: Election Commission)
Amarinder Singh Loses To AAP Contender in Patiala With Gap of 20k Votes
Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh, who has garnered 28,231 votes as of 1:00 pm as per the EC, is trailing behind the AAP's Ajit Pal Singh Kohli in Patiala Urban, who has 48,104 votes.
Bhagwant Mann Set To Win Dhuri With 82k Votes
The AAP's CM candidate Bhagwant Mann nears victory in Dhuri with 82,023 votes, nearly 60,000 more than the Congress's Dalvir Singh Goldy. Mann has garnered 64.23 percent of the votes, as per EC data.
'I Accept the Verdict of the People': Amarinder Concedes Defeat in Patiala
"I accept the verdict of the people with all humility. Democracy has triumphed. Punjabis have shown true spirit of Punjabiyat by rising and voting above sectarian and caste lines. Congratulations to AAP Punjab and Bhagwant Mann," tweeted Amarinder Singh, who has lost the Patiala Urban seat.
AAP Leads/Wins in 92 Seats
Leads/wins at 1:56 pm:
Congress: 18 seats
AAP: 92 seats (6 won)
SAD: 3 seats
BJP: 2 seats
Others: 2 seats
(Source: Election Commission)
'Humbly Accept the Mandate of Punjabis': Sukhbir Badal
"We whole-heartedly & with total humility accept the mandate given by Punjabis. I am grateful to lakhs of Punjabis who placed their trust in us & to to SAD-BSP workers for their selfless toil. We will continue to serve them with humility in the role they have assigned to us," SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal tweeted, offering his congratulations to the AAP and Bhagwant Mann.
Bhagwant Mann Wins Big in Dhuri
The AAP's CM candidate Bhagwant Mann wins in Dhuri with 82,592 votes, nearly 60,000 more than the Congress's Dalvir Singh Goldy (24,386). Mann has garnered 64.29 percent of the votes, as per EC data.
Navjot Singh Sidhu, SAD's Majithia Lose to AAP's Jeevan Jyot Kaur
AAP candidate for Amritsar East Jeevan Jyot Kaur defeats the Congress's Navjot Singh Sidhu and the SAD's Bikram Singh Majithia on the seat.
AAP's Harpal Singh Cheema Wins Dirba by 50k Votes
AAP leader Harpal Singh Cheema has won the Dirba seat by a huge margin of 50,000 votes.
The Quint Analyses Punjab Polls Trends
'Will Take Oath in Bhagat Singh's Village, No Photos of Me Will Be Put in Govt Offices': Bhagwant Mann
The AAP's chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann has said that he will take oath as the CM in Bhagat Singh's village Khatkarkalan, not at the Raj Bhawan.
He further said that no government office will have the CM's photos, adding that there will be pictures of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and Babasaheb Ambedkar instead, ANI reported.
AAP's Wins on 23 Seats Confirmed So Far
Leads/wins as of 2:53 pm:
Congress: 19 seats (2 won)
AAP: 91 seats (23 won)
SAD: 3 seats
BJP: 2 seats
Others: 2 seats
(Source: Election Commission)
'They Played Big Games in Punjab, Tried to Ensure AAP Doesn't Win': Kejriwal
"They played big games to ensure that any party comes to power except AAP. Even called me a terrorist. Today, the people of Punjab have told them Kejriwal is not a terrorist. They are the terrorists who loot the people of India," Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, addressing a press conference.
Kejriwal Addresses AAP Supporters
Humbly Accept People's Verdict: Rahul Gandhi
As the Congress party put up a poor performance in Punjab, party leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted saying, "Humbly accept the people’s verdict. Best wishes to those who have won the mandate."
Thanking his party workers he said, "We will learn from this and keep working for the interests of the people of India."
Accept Defeat With Humility: SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal said his party accepts the people's mandate "whole-heartedly" and "with total humility".
Channi Loses From Both Bhadaur and Chamkaur Sahib Seats
Congress' Charanjit Singh Channi lost to AAP's Labh Singh Ugoke in Bhadaur with 21.09 percent of votes.
In Chamkaur Sahib, he narrowly lost to AAP's Charanjit Singh with 42.22 percent votes.
Humbly Accept Defeat: Channi
Following his defeat, Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi congratulated AAP's Bhagwant Mann for his victory.
"I hope they will deliver on the expectations of people," he wrote on Twitter.
Congress Loses Mansa to AAP
In Mansa, AAP’s Dr Vijay Singla defeated INC’s Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu Moose Wala by a wide margin.
Malvika Sood Loses in Moga
INC candidate and actor Sonu Sood’s sister Malvika Sood, who was up against AAP’s Dr Amandeep Kaur Arora in Moga, lost the seat with only 26.51 percent votes.
SAD Supremo Parkash Singh Badal Loses from Lambi
SAD supremo and former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal lost to AAP’s Gurmeet Singh Khudian from his traditional Lambi seat in Punjab’s Muktsar district, by a margin of 11,396 votes.
Dedicate My Victory to Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh: Bhagwant Mann
Dedicating his thumping victory to Bhagat Singh and Ambedkar, AAP's CM candidate Bhagwant Mann wrote on Twitter, "This fatwa of victory given by the revolutionary people of Dhuri is dedicated to Shaheed Bhagat Singh Ji and Babasaheb Ambedkar Ji".
Celebrations at AAP's Delhi HQ
Accept People's Verdict: Capt Amarinder Singh
The former chief minister also congratulated the BJP over the party's performance in the other states where counting is underway.
AAP Wins 89 Seats, Leading in 3 More
With results declared for a majority of seats in Punjab, AAP is all set to form the government having secured 89 seats so far. The party is leading in a further three seats. Congress, meanwhile, is far behind having won just 15 seats and leading in 3 more.
BJP and SAD have secured two and three seats respectively.
The counting of votes is still ongoing in Baba Bakala, Budhlada, Dina Nagar, Raja Sansi, Ludhiana Central constituencies.
Who is Jeevan Jyot Kaur – The AAP Candidate Who Defeated Sidhu and Majithia
Change Will Be Visible in a Month: Bhagwant Mann
Addressing a crowd of supporters outside his house in Sangrur, Bhagwant Mann standing alongside his mother Harpal Kaur and sister Manpreet Kaur promised a wave of change.
"Now you will not have to go to the offices of government employees. Government officers won’t hinder your work by making excuses. Now the public servants will come to your houses and localities to do their job,” he said.
Will Focus on Education, Electricity and Water: AAP's Jagdeep Kamboj
After defeating SAD's Sukhbir Singh Badal from Jalalabad, AAP's Jagdeep Kamboj promised a focus on education, electricity and water.
AAP Wins 92 Seats, Mann to Become CM
AAP wins 92 out of 117 seats in the Punjab Assembly. Meanwhile, Congress manages to win three seats.
Bhagwant Mann, who won the Dhuri seat with a margin of 58206 votes, is set to become Punjab's next Chief Minister.