Overview

• The Election Commission set the nomination window for October 13–21, with scrutiny on October 22 and withdrawals by October 24.
• The model code of conduct is in force for the district following the poll announcement.
• Major parties named candidates: AAP chose former SAD leader Harmeet Singh Sandhu, Congress fielded Karanbir Singh Burj, SAD picked Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa, and BJP selected Harjit Singh Sandhu.
• Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) and a SAD breakaway led by Giani Harpreet Singh have not declared nominees and may back an independent, with reports pointing to Sandeep Singh or a family member.
• The seat fell vacant after AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal died in June, and the constituency has 195,098 registered voters plus 1,319 service voters.