Punjab assembly polls: AAP releases second list of 31 candidates

Explained

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced a second list of candidates for the Punjab Assembly elections. The Times of India and Hindustan Times both reported the announcement on 12 November, each citing 31 candidates.

What happened

According to Hindustan Times, the list followed a meeting of the party's political affairs committee (PAC), which discussed how tickets should be distributed. Those discussions drew on feedback the party had gathered through surveys. The Times of India report focuses on the release of the list itself and does not describe how the names were chosen.

Separately, The Statesman reported on 9 November that Laljit Singh Bhullar, a jailed former Punjab minister and AAP legislator, has said he will not contest the 2027 Punjab assembly elections. According to the paper, the announcement came months after his arrest.

Why it matters

Both developments concern AAP's preparations for the 2027 polls. The list is described as the second in a series, which suggests the party is announcing candidates in batches. Bhullar's decision means that one of the party's own legislators will not be standing. The reports present these as separate events and do not say whether one is connected to the other.

What we don't know yet

The reports available here do not name the candidates on the new list, and they do not give details of the earlier list. The Statesman excerpt does not describe the circumstances of Bhullar's arrest, and it does not say whether he will hold any role in the party. None of the reports say how AAP has responded to his decision.

Written by the 91News.in desk with AI assistance, based on reports from Times of India, Hindustan Times, The Statesman. Updated 12 Nov 2026, 10:05 pm. Spotted an error? Tell us.