Jailed MP Amritpal Singh Set as 2027 CM Candidate by Akali Dal (WPD)
In a surprising political move, the Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), a splinter faction, has declared jailed MP Amritpal Singh as its chief ministerial candidate for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Announced on April 14, 2025, the decision to rally behind the controversial figure, currently detained under the NSA, signals a bold strategy to leverage his influence among certain Sikh communities ahead of the polls.