Waris Punjab De

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Waris Punjab De, led by jailed MP Amritpal Singh, has inducted Amarjit Singh Amba Sursingh, a kabaddi player who has competed internationally. It has also offered a spot to a relative of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota if they want to contest Punjab's 2027 polls.

The party says the move shows growing support across different sections of society, and it has ruled out any alliance, saying it will contest alone.

Decisions on candidates and electoral strategy are expected soon.

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The Election Commission has told the Delhi High Court that an objection still holds up a decision on registering Waris Punjab De as a political party. Its inquiry through Punjab's chief electoral officer is still pending.

The objection came in July 2026 and alleged the group had separatist roots. The party first applied in January 2025.

If the inquiry comes back favourable, the party must still publish public notices and allow 30 days for objections. The High Court hears the case again on January 11, 2027.