BREAKING: SAD Announces First Candidate for 2027 Punjab Assembly Elections
Sarbjit Singh Jhinjer gets ticket from Ghanaur
Ghanaur (Patiala), August 30, 2026: Political activities of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) have intensified in Punjab ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. As part of its preparations, the party has announced its first candidate for the upcoming polls. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal announced Sarbjit Singh Jhinjer as the party’s candidate from the Ghanaur Assembly constituency.
The announcement was made during the Shiromani Akali Dal’s ‘Punjab Bachao Maha Rally’ held in Ghanaur. Addressing party workers and supporters on the occasion, Sukhbir Singh Badal expressed confidence in Jhinjer and his ability to represent the constituency.
Sukhbir Badal said that if the Shiromani Akali Dal wins the 2027 Assembly elections and forms the government in Punjab again, Sarbjit Singh Jhinjer would be entrusted with a major responsibility. He also underlined the importance of the role of young leaders in strengthening the party and its organisation.
It is pertinent to mention that Sarbjit Singh Jhinjer is currently serving as the president of the Youth Akali Dal. His candidature from Ghanaur marks the formal beginning of the Shiromani Akali Dal’s preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
The announcement is also being viewed as an effort by the Akali Dal to give greater prominence to its younger leadership ahead of the crucial state elections.