Radical outfit 'Waris Punjab De' held a meeting in Faridkot on June 27, 2026, asserting that jailed preacher and Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh will be projected as their Chief Ministerial candidate for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. The meeting, hosted by Faridkot MP Sarabjit Singh Khalsa, brought together senior leaders and office-bearers to outline an electoral strategy.
Electoral Strategy and Focus on Malwa Region
Leaders announced plans to contest seats across Punjab, with a particular focus on the Malwa region. They expressed confidence in a strong performance, aiming to convert their localized religious and political influence into a broader electoral strategy. The organization intends to field Amritpal Singh as the primary contender for the state's top post.
Key Attendees and Coordination Committee
Prominent attendees included Manpreet Singh Ayali, Akali MLA and newly appointed convener of the party's coordination committee; Tarsem Singh, father of Amritpal Singh and the organization's patron; Paramjit Singh Johal, chief state coordinator; and core committee members Rajeev Kumar Lovely and Sandeep Singh Rupalon. The formation of the coordination committee aims to streamline party activities and strengthen ground-level cadre.
Local Issues as Electoral Plank
Leaders said the party would prioritize local issues—particularly the fight against drug abuse, protection of state rights, and panthic (community) matters—as its primary electoral platform. Instructions were issued to reinforce the party's grassroots presence ahead of both the forthcoming municipal corporation elections and the 2027 Assembly polls.
Future Political Roadmap
The organization is looking to leverage its influence in Sikh politics to secure a significant role in the 2027 elections. According to sources, the meeting marked a formal step in transforming the outfit into a structured political entity capable of contesting elections at multiple levels.
