Who won the 2012 Punjab election?

The results of the election were announced on 6 March 2012. The ruling Shiromani Akali Dal – Bharatiya Janata Party alliance led by Parkash Singh Badal won the elections.

What party is Simranjit Singh Mann?

Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar)Simranjit Singh Mann / PartyShiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) is an Indian state political party led by Bhai Simranjit Singh Mann. it is a splinter group of the Shiromani Akali Dal. Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) was formed on the 1st of May 1994 at Sri Akal Takht, by a committee of Simranjit Singh Mann, Capt. Amarinder Singh, Retd col. Wikipedia

Who is Simranjit Singh?

Simranjit Singh Mann (born 20 May 1945) is a politician and a former police officer from Punjab. He is the president of the political party, Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar).

Does Akali Dal support Khalistan?

In response, President Harchand Singh Longowal reinstated the head of the Akali Dal and pushed for a peace initiative that reiterated the importance of Hindu-Sikh amity, condemning Sikh extremist violence, therefore declaring that the Akali Dal was not in favor of Khalistan.

How old is Simranjit Mann?

77 years (May 20, 1945)Simranjit Singh Mann / Age

How many seats BJP won in Punjab election 2017?

Shiromani Akali Dal and Aam Aadmi Party won 4 seats each, Congress won 3 while 2 constituencies elected Bharatiya Janata Party candidates. The first-time contesting Aam Aadmi Party won from 34 of the total 117 assembly segments, coming second in 7, third in 73 and fourth in the rest 3 segments.

Which party is strong in Punjab?

Politics in reorganised present-day Punjab is dominated by mainly three parties – Indian National Congress, Aam Aadmi Party and Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal). Since 1967, Chief Minister of Punjab has been predominantly from Jatt Sikh community despite its 21 percent state population.

Who was first Sikh CM of Punjab?

Punjab (Since 1969) The first chief minister of the newly re-configured state was Giani Gurmukh Singh Musafir who led a Congress government from the Vidhan Parishad, one of only two to have done so.

Is Arvind Kejriwal IAS officer?

Arvind Kejriwal joined the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) as an Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax in 1995, after qualifying through the Civil Services Examination.

How many BJP MLA are there in Punjab?

Punjab Legislative Assembly
Structure
Seats	117
Political groups	Government (92) AAP (92) Opposition (19) INC (18) IND (1) Others (6) SAD (3) BJP (2) BSP (1)
Length of term	5 years