Waris Punjab De Chief Amritpal Singh's entry into Punjab politics has changed its dynamics. Not only the state but the whole India has its eye on the changing dynamics of the Khadoor Sahib seat for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections. Many candidates’ entry into politics was startling but what got everyone’s attention was the submission of the candidature of Khalistan supporter Amritpal Singh. Nominations for the seventh phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is now completed and voting in Punjab will take place on 1st June 2024
Waris Punjab De Chief Amritpal Singh who is a firm Khalistan supporter will be contesting for the upcoming Lok Sabha Election from Khadoor Sahib. Amritpal Singh is currently in Dibrugarh jail, Assam after being booked under the NSA (National Security Act). Amritpal Singh would be fighting from an independent party. His entry has been a talking point as it will witness many changes in the ongoing traditions of Khadoor Sahib politics. Khadoor Sahib is considered a ‘Panthic’ seat and who will win in the upcoming assembly election is now a suspense after Amritpal Singh is also contesting for the seat. Khadoor Sahib seat is said to represent the whole Punjab as 3 main areas namely Doaba, Majha and Malwa are connected to it. It is a Sikh-dominating seat.
The candidates who will be contesting for Lok Sabha Election from Khadoor Sahib are Laljit Singh Bhullar (AAP), Kulbir Singh Zira (Congress), Manjit Singh (BJP) and Virsa Singh Valtoha (SAD). Virsa Singh Valtoha’s biggest obstacle in upcoming election is Amritpal Singh has both enjoy the same vote bank and are hardliners.
Talking about the on-ground reality, Waris Punjab De Chief Amritpal Singh might be lucky in the upcoming election as he is receiving a lot of support from the locals of Khadoor Sahib. Most of the youth in villages have their support towards Amritpal Singh and likely to cast their vote in favour of him. Apart from this, the silent support that Amritpal Singh had during his arrest from Khadoor Sahib’s locals might be a turning point during the voting for Lok Sabha Elections.
Here are the pros and cons of all candidates contesting for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections
| Name of candidate | Pros that can help during election | Cons that can fall back during election |
| Laljit Singh Bhullar | He has been the known face of Khadoor Sahib. He might take advantage of the freebies that AAP has offered. | He once made a casteist remark against the 'Sarafa' community which might fall back on him. |
| Kulbir Singh Zira | In certain districts like Lodhi and Kapurthala, Congress has a stronghold which might increase their vote bank in Khadoor Sahib | Zira has not been that active in Khadoor Sahib and also he is not that popular among people and votes can suffer |
| Virsa Singh Valtoha | SAD is quite famous in this area. Also, he has been to jail for a certain time during terrorism because of which people have certain sense of respect for him. | Kairon family has a say in this place but till now they have not come in favour of him. |
| Amritpal Singh | He has certain vote banks fixed from Baba Bakala, Goindwal Sahib, etc which might be of help in this election. | The Hindu community of this area favour more to Congress and their votes are likely to be on that side only. |