Polling for the Tarn Taran Assembly by-election in Punjab recently took place, registering a voter turnout of 60.95%. This figure is a decline from the 65.81% turnout observed in the 2022 assembly elections. The voting process occurred peacefully across 222 polling booths.
Tarn Taran By-election: Key Facts
- Date of Polling: Recent Tuesday
- Voter Turnout: 60.95%
- Previous Election Turnout: 65.81% in 2022
- Number of Booths: 222
Vote Counting Progress
As vote counting began, Sukhwinder Kaur from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) was leading by 1,480 votes after two rounds. Harmeet Singh Sandhu from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerged as the frontrunner after four rounds, with other candidates trailing.
Candidates Overview
| Candidate | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Harmeet Singh Sandhu | AAP | Leading |
| Karanbir Singh Burj | Congress | Trailing |
| Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa | SAD | Trailing |
| Harjit Singh Sandhu | BJP | Trailing |
Context of the By-election
This by-election was necessitated by the death of AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal in June. The election serves as a crucial indicator of the ruling AAP government’s popularity within this border constituency.
