{
  "id": 6001685,
  "title": "Gangster-turned-politician Gurpreet Singh Sekhon joins AAP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/gangster-turned-politician-gurpreet-singh-sekhon-joins-aap",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T15:47:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/gurpreet-singh-sekhon-joins-aap-bhagwant-mann-nabha-jailbreak-10865986/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gangster-turned-politician Gurpreet Singh Sekhon has joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, drawing criticism from opposition parties. Sekhon, a resident of Mudki in Ferozepur district, announced his intent to contest the 2027 elections as an independent and now joins AAP at a rally in Zira. Speaking at the rally, Mann expressed the public's dissatisfaction with traditional parties and endorsed Sekhon's decision. However, opposition parties, including the Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal, have raised concerns about the \"dangerous precedent\" set by the AAP in this regard. Sekhon maintains that he has turned his life around, stating that all cases against him have been disposed of and he has been serving the people of the area.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV - India News",
        "title": "Gangster-Turned-Politician Gurpreet Singh Sekhon Joins AAP Ahead Of Punjab Polls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/gangster-turned-politician-gurpreet-singh-sekhon-joins-aap-ahead-of",
        "published": "2026-09-06T10:59:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}