What Does Jailed Khalistani Leader's Election Foray Mean For Punjab's Polity
Amritpal Singh, the jailed pro-Khalistan leader lodged in a prison in Assam since April last year, has decided to contest the Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate from the Khandoor Sahib constituency in Punjab. Political analysts say that Amritpal Singh's decision to contest from Khadoor Sahib carries a significant political message, as the region holds immense historical and spiritual importance in Punjab's Panthic politics.
