{
  "id": 13607512,
  "title": "Why repolls in 50 Punjab civic bodies put AAP under a cloud before 2027 vote",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/why-repolls-in-50-punjab-civic-bodies-put-aap-under-a-cloud-before",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T01:30:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/repolls-punjab-civic-bodies-aap-2027-vote-10916053/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Supreme Court has ordered repolling in 50 civic wards in Patiala and Moga following a fact-finding commission's discovery of multiple violations during the 2024 local body polls. The violations include forced prevention of rival candidates from filing nomination papers, illegal detention of candidates by police, and intimidation. This has put the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) under scrutiny from the opposition parties. Patiala Mayor Kundan Gogia has expressed readiness for the repolling, stating that the AAP is confident of winning again and emphasizing development as their poll plank. The repolls are set to be completed within six weeks.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}