Why repolls in 50 Punjab civic bodies put AAP under a cloud before 2027 vote
The Supreme Court ordered repolling in 50 municipal wards in Punjab after a Commission found multiple violations during the December 2024 local body polls, impacting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The violations included intimidation and bogus voting, which benefitted AAP candidates. The repolls must be completed within six weeks, intensifying the political landscape ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.