The Punjab Congress Tarn Taran bypoll campaign began on Saturday with a message of unity and strength. Senior leaders joined hands to start their campaign by visiting local religious places, showing that the party wants to move past internal differences.
Congress has chosen Karanbir Singh Burj, a close aide of Partap Singh Bajwa, as its candidate. Many Majha region leaders are supporting him. The bypoll is seen as a key test before the 2027 Punjab elections. After losing the Ludhiana (West) bypoll, the party hopes to make a strong comeback.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring accused the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) of supporting gangster culture. He said Congress is the only party with true secular values.
The main issues of the campaign are gangster violence, drug-related deaths, and law and order. The Congress faces AAP, SAD, BJP, and Waris Punjab De in a tough multi-cornered contest.
Meanwhile, the party’s nationwide “Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhor” signature campaign has already received 8 lakh signatures in Punjab.
