Laljit Singh Bhullar Announces He Will Not Contest 2027 Punjab Assembly Elections
Amritsar, November 10, 2026: Former Punjab minister and AAP MLA from Patti, Laljit Singh Bhullar, has announced that he will not contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Bhullar shared the decision in a social media post, in which he thanked the people of Patti constituency for their continued support, affection and trust. He said he had learnt that people wanted the party to field him again, but he had decided not to contest this time. He expressed gratitude to his supporters and said he would remain indebted to the people of Patti for the respect and support they had given him.
Bhullar Currently in Judicial Custody
Bhullar is currently lodged in judicial custody in connection with the alleged suicide of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, a district manager of the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation in Amritsar. Randhawa died in March 2026. Bhullar was arrested in connection with the case and subsequently sent to judicial custody. The allegations in the case are subject to legal proceedings.
AAP Yet to Announce Its Candidate
The Aam Aadmi Party has not announced its candidate for the Patti constituency for the 2027 Assembly elections. Bhullar's announcement comes ahead of the next Punjab Assembly polls, scheduled for 2027.
