{
  "id": 19298069,
  "title": "Jailed AAP MLA Laljit Singh Bhullar says he won’t contest Punjab Assembly polls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/jailed-aap-mla-laljit-singh-bhullar-says-he-wont-contest-punjab",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T06:46:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/laljit-singh-bhullar-not-contesting-punjab-elections-2027-10957356/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Punjab Minister and AAP MLA Laljit Singh Bhullar has announced that he will not contest the 2027 Assembly elections, according to a message on social media. The decision comes amidst his trial in a case related to the suicide of a state warehousing corporation official. Bhullar expressed gratitude to his supporters but stated that he had heard the sentiments of people in the Patti constituency who wished for the Aam Aadmi Party to field him again. However, he decided against contesting the elections. The announcement follows the AAP's appointment of a new halqa in-charge in Patti, indicating the party's efforts to prepare alternative leadership in the constituency ahead of the elections.",
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  "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."
}