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Parties Turn Maghi Mela Into 2027 Punjab Campaign Stage as AAP Unveils Women’s Stipend, BJP Makes Debut

Congress stayed away citing the Akal Takht’s advisory, highlighting the religious sensitivities shaping this year’s political push.

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Overview

  • At AAP’s rally, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said a Rs 1,000 monthly payment for every woman will be provided for in the upcoming state budget.
  • Mann reported the SIT has traced 169 of 328 missing saroops of the Guru Granth Sahib, including 139 without official records, with handover to the SGPC to follow as directed.
  • The BJP held its first Maghi conference, where Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini promoted a “double‑engine” governance model and signaled a standalone bid for 2027.
  • Shiromani Akali Dal, led by Sukhbir Singh Badal, ran its traditional event and announced promises including free tubewell connections, interest‑free loans for youth and tougher action on drug traffickers.
  • Security was strengthened with over 6,000 police personnel, CCTV, drones and no‑vehicle zones for the three‑day fair, while the Congress skipped rallies in deference to the Akal Takht’s appeal.