Dr Gurpreet Kaur will not contest 2027 assembly polls: CM Bhagwant Mann
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has clarified that his wife, Dr Gurpreet Kaur Mann, will not contest the 2027 Punjab assembly elections on an Aam Aadmi Party ticket.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Friday that his wife, Dr Gurpreet Kaur Mann, will not be a candidate in the 2027 Punjab assembly elections.
Addressing a press conference, the Chief Minister clearly stated that his wife will not enter the electoral arena. This clarification has put an end to speculations regarding her contesting the polls.
Bhagwant Mann said that candidates are chosen by the Aam Aadmi Party keeping development works, public opinion, and election strategy in mind. He emphasized that personal or family relations are never made the basis for deciding candidates in the party.
Notably, as part of preparations for the 2027 assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party is reviewing constituencies and the process of announcing candidates for various seats is underway.
Key developments
- Dr Gurpreet Kaur Mann will not contest the 2027 assembly elections
- CM Bhagwant Mann made the announcement during a press conference
- Family relations are not the basis for candidacy in the party
