Congress Takes Lead in Punjab Amidst Fierce Election Battle

The Congress Party is leading in six seats in Punjab, followed by AAP with three, and Shiromani Akali Dal with two. Independent candidates, including Amritpal Singh, secured leading positions as well. The election, marked by tight security, sees fierce competition among various political parties.

The Congress Party is leading in six seats in Punjab, as per trends revealed by the Election Commission. Close rivals, AAP and Shiromani Akali Dal, are ahead in three and two seats, respectively.

Notable independent candidates, including radical preacher Amritpal Singh, have also made significant leads. Congress candidates lead in key constituencies like Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Ludhiana. In a tight race, Sukhjinder Randhawa and Gurjeet Singh Aujla maintained a steady lead against their BJP rivals in Gurdaspur and Amritsar.

Amidst tight security, counting of votes for Punjab's 13 Lok Sabha seats began at 8 am. The political scenario depicts a gripping battle with diverse contenders vying for control.