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Can Amritpal's Waris Punjab De Challenge Congress, Woo Youth Ahead of Polls?
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News18•30-09-2026, 19:27
Can Amritpal's Waris Punjab De Challenge Congress, Woo Youth Ahead of Polls?
- •Waris Punjab De, a new political outfit, aims to transform Punjab's political landscape with its 'Punjab for Punjabis' message.
- •Founder Amritpal Singh is currently jailed under the National Security Act, but the organization's appeal is growing among young voters.
- •The group focuses on jobs, opportunities, and ownership for Punjabi youth, addressing concerns about external hiring in local factories.
- •Waris Punjab De faces the hurdle of not yet being registered as a political party and lacks an election symbol, currently seeking High Court approval.
- •The organization targets youth and identity, leveraging issues like jobs, drugs, migration, and panthic sentiment to gain political traction.
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Waris Punjab De focuses on youth empowerment and identity under the simple message of "Punjab for Punjabis," emphasizing jobs, opportunities, and ownership for the state's young people while addressing issues like drugs and migration.
The outfit is yet to be registered as a political party and currently lacks an election symbol, prompting it to approach the High Court to clear the way for its political ambitions.
Founder Amritpal Singh has been lodged in an Assam jail for over three years and faces charges under the National Security Act.
