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NAWANSHAHR

Voters: 1.44 lakh, Present MLA: Dead (Jatinder Singh Kariha, SAD)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

SSaattiinnddeerr KKaauurr KKaarriihhaa ((6622))MatriculateSADAssets: ` 2.96 crore

Widow of three-time MLAJatinder Singh Kariha.

GGuurriiqqbbaall KKaauurr ((5533))BBACongressAssets: ` 33.15 crore

Widow of former MLAParkash Singh.

AAbbhheeyy SSiinngghh SSaannddhhuu ((5555))B.ComPPPAssets: ` 4.79 crore

Nephew of Shaheed Bha-gat Singh.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS:: Setting up industrial units; bypass.

PATTI

Voters: 1,72,305, Present MLA: Adesh Pratap Singh Kairon (SAD)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

HHaarrmmiinnddeerr SSiinngghh GGiillll ((4488))Double MA CongressAssets:` 1.52 crore

Ex-president of Sikh Stu-dent Federation. Contest-ing for the third time.

AAddeesshh PPaarrttaapp KKaaiirroonn ((5511))B.TechSADAssets: ` 3.46 crore

Son-in-law of Parkash SBadal and son of formerCM Partap Singh Kairon.

DDeevviinnddeerrjjiitt SS DDhhiilllloonn ((5577))BA, LLBCPI (M)Assets: ` 30 lakhLeft leader, joined SAD,returned to CPI (M).

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS:: Development, drugs, unemployment.

PHAGWARA (SC)

Voters: 1.43 lakh, Present MLA: Swarna Ram (BJP)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS:: Sewerage; traffic.

NIHALSINGHWALA

Voters: 1.77 lakh, Present MLA: Ajit Singh Shant (Ind)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

AAjjiitt SSiinngghh SShhaanntt ((5566))MACongressAssets: ` 47 lakhElected as Independent in2007; now on Congressticket.

RRaajjwwiinnddeerr KKaauurr ((3344))10+2SADAssets: ` 6.3 lakh

New entrant in politics.Father-in-law late ZoraSingh was MLA twice.

MMaahhiinnddeerr SSiinngghh ((5544))Primary CPIAssets: No propertyDie-hard Left activist;but joined active politicsonly now.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Depleting ground water; judicial court; health care.

PATIALA RURAL

Voters: 1.77 lakh, Present MLA: None (new constituency)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

BBrraahhmm MMoohhiinnddrraa ((6655))GraduateCongressAssets: ` 6.5 crore

Four-time MLA; has beenCabinet Minister.

KKuullddeeeepp KKaauurr TToohhrraa ((5555))MatriculateSADAssets: ` 5.6 crore

SGPC member; fosterdaughter of late Gurcha-ran SinghTohra.

JJooddhh SSiinngghh ((3355))MatriculateBSPAssets: ` 65,500Party worker since years.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Development of residential colonies and semi-urban areas.

PAYAL

Voters: 1.4 lakh, Present MLA: Tej Parkash Singh (Cong)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

CChhaarraannjjeeeett SSiinngghh AAttwwaall ((7744))BA, LLBSADAssets: ` 3.3 crore

Was Deputy Speaker of13th Lok Sabha; ex-Speaker, Punjab Assembly.

LLaakkhhbbeeeerr SSiinngghh LLaakkhhaa:: ((3366))PostgraduateCongressAssets: ` 56.8 lakh

Was PA to Tej ParkashSingh Kotli.

MMaallkkiitt SSiinngghh ((3388))Class XI PPPAssets: ` 70,000Sarpanch of Fatehpur village from SAD party.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Health, education and transport facilities.

BBaallbbiirr RRaajjaa SSooddhhii ((4455))MatricCongressAssets: ` 3 croreWas denied party ticket in2002; ex-Chairman,Improvement Trust.

SSoomm PPaarrkkaasshh ((6622)) BJPAssets: ` 2.42 croreEx-IAS officer;

lost Lok Sabha electionfrom Hoshiarpur.

MMuullaakkhh RRaajj ((4455)) Matric PPPAssets: ` 91 lakh

Retired naib tehsildar;first-timer in politics.

PATIALA CITY

Voters: 1.4 lakh, Present MLA: Capt Amarinder Singh (Cong)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

CCaapptt AAmmaarriinnddeerr SSiinngghh ((6699))Ex-NDACongressAssets: ` 43.5 crore

Senior Congress leaderand former Chief Minister.

SSuurrjjiitt SSiinngghh KKoohhllii ((6611))GraduateSADAssets: ` 2.9 crore

Was minister in previousSAD govt.

JJooggaa SSiinngghh ((4400))MatriculatePPPAssets: ` 8.78 lakhAgriculturalist

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Development sole issue.

PATHANKOT

Voters: 1.24, Present MLA: Master Mohan Lal (BJP)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

AAsshhwwaannii SShhaarrmmaa ((4477))GraduateBJPAssets: ` 54.77 lakh

Seen as RSS man; stateBJP president.

RRaammaann BBhhaallllaa ((5555))GraduateCongressAssets: ` 9.20 crore

Was minister in Beant gov-ernment; backed by Par-tap Bajwa.

AAsshhookk SShhaarrmmaa ((6622))LLMIndependentAssets: ` 27.8 lakh

Elected on Congress ticketin 2002.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Development; jobs.

SHUTRANA (SC)

Voters: 1.47 lakh, Present MLA: Nirmal Singh (Cong)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

VVaanniinnddeerr KKaauurr LLoooommbbaa ((4444))MA SADAssets: ` 1.5 crore

Daughter of former SADMLA Baldev Singh Loomba.

NNiirrmmaall SSiinngghh ((5599))Under-matric-ulationCongressAssets:

` 26 lakhTwo-time MLA, once ofSAD, then Congress.

MMaajjoorr SSiinngghh ((4400))UndergraduatePPPAssets: ` 2 lakhA teacher.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS:: Floods are a major concern.

TALWANDI SABO

Voters: 1.32 lakh, Present MLA: Jeet Mohinder Singh Sidhu (Cong)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

AAmmaarrjjiitt SSiinngghh SSiiddhhuu ((7722))MASADAssets: ` 1.9 crore

Retired IAS officer; lost toSidhu in 2002.

JJeeeett MMoohhiinnddeerr SS SSiiddhhuu ((4488))BSc CongressAssets: ` 5.6 crore

Two-time MLA - 2002 and 2007.

SSuukkhhddeevv SS CChhaahhaall ((4499))MatriculatePPPAssets: ` 5.3 crore

Ex-OSD of Congress leaderRajinder Kaur Bhattal.Congress rebel.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS:: Cancer spread; drinking water; higher education.

URMUR

Voters: 1.51 lakh, Present MLA: None (new constituency)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS:: Sewerage; traffic.

SRI HARGOBINDPUR (SC)

Voters:1.11 lakh, Present MLA: Balbir Singh Bath

MAIN CONTESTANTS

BBaallwwiinnddeerr LLaaddddii ((3399))MatriculateCongressAssets: ` 22.73 lakh

Close to MP Partap Bajwa.

DDeess RRaajj DDhhuuggggaa ((4499))MatriculateSADAssets: ` 9.26 lakhChief Parliamentary Secretary in SAD-BJPgovernment.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Co-ed degree college; floods.

SUNAM

Voters: 1.62 lakh, Present MLA: Parminder Singh Dhindsa (SAD)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

PPaarrmmiinnddeerr SS DDhhiinnddssaa ((3388))PostgraduateSADAssets: ` 5.42 crore

Has been MLA twice; PWDMinister. Son of RajyaSabha MP.

AAmmaann AArroorraa ((3377))GraduateCongressAssets: ` 47.26 crore

Son of former MLA Bhag-wan Das Arora; lost in 2007.

SSuukkhhwwiinnddeerr SSiinngghh ((4499))Class XIIPPPAssets: ` 3.60 crore

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Civic amenities; encroachments; law and order.

ZIRA

Voters: 1.62 lakh, Present MLA: Naresh Kumar Kataria (Congress)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

NNaarreesshh KKuummaarr KKaattaarriiaa ((4477))MatriculateCongressAssets: ` 4.68 crore

Accessibility has made himpopular in Akali strong-hold.

HHaarrii SSiinngghh ZZiirraa ((7711))Under-matriculateSADAssets:` 5.40 croreVeteran Akali leader; wonin Zira.

HHaarriinnddeerr SSiinngghh ((4444))BScPPPAssets: ` 2.45 croreMedical practitioner, firsttime in polls.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Revival of cooperative sugar mill; Dhussi Bundh; flood protection.

TARN TARAN

Voters: 1.55 lakh, Present MLA: Harmit Singh Sandhu (SAD)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

HHaarrmmiitt SSiinngghh SSaannddhhuu ((4422))BASADAssets: ` 3.78crore

Won in 2002 as Indepen-dent, 2007 for SAD.

DDhhaarraammvveeeerr AAggnniihhoottrrii ((6655))BIMSCongressAssets: ` 2.93crore

Lost last election to SAD'sBrahmpura. Close to Rahul Gandhi.

VViijjaayy PPaall CChhaauuddhhrryy ((5566))BAPPPAssets: `68.86 lakh

Local councillor; joinedManpreet Badal.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Development; drugs; unemployment.

SSaannggaatt SSiinngghh GGiillzziiaann ((5588))MatriculateCongressAssets: `1.2 crore

Won from Tanda in 2007.

AArrbbiinnddeerr SSiinngghh ((6611))BASAD Assets: `7.15 crore

Senior party leader and social worker.

SULTANPUR LODHI

Voters: 1.17, Present MLA: Dr Upinderjit Kaur (SAD)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

DDrr UUppiinnddeerrjjiitt KKaauurr ((7722))Triple MA,Phd SADAssets:

` 2.37 croreFinance Minister; has wonthree times.

NNaavvtteejj SSiinngghh CChheeeemmaa ((3366))BACongressAssets: ` 1.8 croreSon of former ministerGurmel Singh.

JJaaiimmaall SSiinngghhPPPAssets: ` 59 lakhFormer MC

chief; was a confidant ofDr Upinderjit Kaur.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Development sole issue.

SUJANPUR

Voters: 1.49 lakh, Present MLA: Dinesh Babbu (BJP)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

DDiinneesshh BBaabbbbuu ((5522))GraduateBJPAssets: ` 3.67 crore

Beat Congress heavy-weight R.S. Puri in 2007poll.

VViinnaayy MMaahhaajjaann ((4488))GraduateCongressAssets: ` 2.43 crore

First-timer' loyalist of MPPartap Bajwa.

NNaarreesshh PPuurrii ((4433))BEIndependentAssets: ` 20.22 crore

Son of former minister R.S.Puri; ex-MC chief.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Drinking water; medical college.

PHILLAUR

Voters: 1.8 lakh, Present MLA: Sarwan Singh Phillaur (SAD)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

CChh SSaannttookkhh SSiinngghh ((6655))LLB CongressAssets:- ` 7 crore

Was minister in Congressgovernment.

AAvviinnaasshh CChhaannddeerr ((4477))GraduateSADAssets: ` 2.25 crore

Parliamentary Secretary inBadal government.

BBaallddeevv SSiinngghh ((3322)) BScBSPAssets: ` 2 croreActive party member; ex-member of zila parishad.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS:: Roads, blocked sewers.

RAMPURA PHUL

Voters: 1.44 lakh, Present MLA: Gurpreet Singh Kangar (Congress)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

SSiikkaannddaarr SSiinngghh MMaalluukkaa ((6622))MatriculateSADAssets: ` 4.5 crore

Minister in 2002 SAD-BJPgovernment.

GGuurrpprreeeett SS KKaannggaarr ((4455))BACongressAssets: ` 8.9crore

Won in 2002 as Indepen-dent, in 2007 as Congresscandidate.

LLaakkhhvviirr SSiinngghh ((3322))BA, pursuing M Sc (IT)PPPAssets: NilEarlier was close to SADleader Sikandar SinghMaluka.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS:: Railway over-bridges; sewerage; drinking water

SAS NAGAR

Voters: 1.65 lakh, Present MLA: Balbir Singh Sidhu (Cong)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS:: Administrative infrastructure; village link roads.

QADIAN

Votes: 1.39 lakh, Present MLA: L.S. Lodhinangal (SAD)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

CChhaarraannjjiitt KKaauurr BBaajjwwaa ((5544))GraduationCongressAssets: ` 2.29 lakh

Wife of MP Partap Bajwa; runs NGO Bajwa Foundation.

SS..SS.. SSeekkhhwwaann ((6600))GianiSADAssets: ` 12.48 lakh

Education Minister;grooming son Jagrup for politics.

SS..SS.. CChhootttteeppuurr ((6600))GraduateIndependentAssets: ` 8.30 lakh

Ex-minister; was close toCapt Amarinder Singh,rebelled over ticket.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Upgrade from sub-tehsil to tehsil.

RAJPURA

Voters: 1.46 lakh, Present MLA: Raj Khurana (BJP)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

HHaarrddyyaall KKaammbboojj ((5533))GraduateCongressAssets: ` 12.4 lakh

Confidant of MoS for Exter-nal Affairs Preneet Kaur.

RRaajj KKhhuurraannaa ((5566))UndergraduateBJPAssets: NATwo-time

Congress MLA; then wonon BJP ticket in 2007.

NNeeeerruu CChhaauuddhhaarryy ((4466))GraduatePPPAssets: ` 12.4 lakhAcademician

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Civic amenities; education infrastructure.

RUPNAGAR

Voters: 1.48 lakh, Present MLA: None (New constituency)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

DDrr DDaalljjeeeett SS CChheeeemmaa ((5500))GraduateSADAssets: ` 2 crore

In close coterie of CMPrakash Singh Badal.

RRaammeesshh DDuutttt SShhaarrmmaa ((7711))MatriculateCongressAssets: ` 49.12 lakhClose to Rajinder KaurBhattal and Ambika Soni.Ex-BJP MLA.

AAmmaarrddeeeepp BBrraarr ((3311))PostgraduatePPPAssets: ` 25.76 croreHolds key position in party.Rallies well attended.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Many development projects hanging fire.

BBaallbbiirr SSiinngghh SSiiddhhuu ((5522))Class XIICongressAssets: ` 12 crore

Contested thrice fromKharar, once as Independent.

BBaallwwaanntt SS RRaammoooowwaalliiaa ((6699))PostgraduateSADAssets: ` 5.5 crore

Has been MP thrice andUnion Minister once.

BBiirr DDeevviinnddeerr SSaarraaoo ((6622))PostgraduatePPPAssets: ` 5 crore

Ex-Congress, SAD. Wonfrom Kharar in 2002 (Congress).

RAJASANSI

Voters: 1.43 lakh, Present MLA: Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria (Cong)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

SSuukkhhbbiinnddeerr SS SSaarrkkaarriiaa ((5566))BScCongressAssets: ` 11 cr

One of only two Cong candidates in Majha whoretained seat in 2007.

VVeeeerr SSiinngghh LLooppookkee ((6633))BASADAssets: ` 4.6 cr

Ex-MLA; close to Badalfamily.

AAmmaannpprreeeett SS CChhhhiinnaa ((3344))MSc Sanjha MorchaAssets: ` 72 lakh

From family of freedomfighter and politician Com-rade Achhar Singh Chhina.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Unemployment; drugs; and development.

RAIKOT (SC)

Voters: 1.32 lakh, Present MLA: Harmohinder Singh Pardhan (Cong)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

BBiikkrraammjjiitt SSiinngghh KKhhaallssaa ((4422))GraduateSADAssets : ` 5.7 crore

Son of renowned politicianBasant Singh Khalsa. Wonfrom Khanna in 2007.

GGuurrcchhaarraann SSiinngghh BBooppaarraaii ((4422))GianiCongressAssets : ` 45 lakh

Contesting first time fromRaikot; links with partyhigh command.

HHaaqqaamm SSiinngghh ((5577))GraduatePPPAssets: ` 53 lakhRecently resigned fromCooperative Society to con-test poll.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Development; sanitation

SAHNEWAL

Voters: 1.6 lakh, Present MLA: None (New constituency)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

SShhaarraannjjiitt SSiinngghh DDhhiilllloonn ((5588))LLBSADAssets: ` 9.7 crore

Former MP; once presidentof SAD, Punjab.

VViikkrraamm SSiinngghh BBaajjwwaa ((4411))GraduateCongressAssets: ` 5.1 crore

Has been secretary, generalsecretary of the party instate.

JJaaggddeevv SSiinngghh GGaarrcchhaa ((6655))PostgraduateCPI (M)Assets: ` 2.5 croreRetired as principal from agovernment school.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS:: Roads, sewerage, water supply.

SARDULGARH

Voters: 1.46 lakh, Present MLA: Ajitinder Singh Mofar (Cong)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

AAjjiittiinnddeerr SSiinngghh MMooffaarr ((6611))BA-ICongressAssets: ` 2.5 crore

Two-time MLA; in touchwith grassroots workers.

DDiillrraajj SSiinngghh ((4433))BE SADAssets: ` 62 lakhSon of veteran SAD leaderBalwinder Singh Bhunder.

NNeemm CChhaanndd ((4400))MatriculationPPPAssets: ` 51 lakh

Former supporter of SADleader Balwinder Singh Bhunder.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS:: Roads; incomplete Sardulgarh bridge.

SHAM CHAURASI (SC)

Voters: 1.46 lakh, Present MLA: Mohinder Kaur Josh (SAD)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS:: Administrative infrastructure; village link roads.

SAMANA

Voters: 1.52 lakh, Present MLA: Brahm Mohindra (Congress)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

RRaanniinnddeerr SSiinngghh ((4444))BSc CongressAssets: ` 17 crore

Son of Capt AmarinderSingh. Lost 2009 LS pollfrom Bathinda.

SSuurrjjiitt SSiinngghh RRaakkhhrraa ((6611))GraduateSADAssets: ` 19.24 crore

Former SAD MLA. Close toParkash Singh Badal

MMaagghhaarr SSiinngghh ((6644))MatriculateBSPAssets: ` 23.4 lakhA pensioner.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Rail link for Samana

SANAUR

Voters: 1.76 lakh, Present MLA: Lal Singh (Cong)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

LLaall SSiinngghh ((6699))MatriculateCongressAssets: ` 1.32 crore

Five-time Congress MLA;contesting eighth time. Ex-minister.

DDrr TT..PP..SSaannddhhuu ((4499))LLB, MJMCSADAssets: ` 6.5 crore

Son of ex-Akali minister;runs educational institutes.

RRaamm SSaarruupp ((6655))Under-matricBSPAssets: ` 3.96 lakhA social worker.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Education and health infrastructure in rural areas.

SHAHKOT

Voters: 1.48 lakh, Present MLA: Ajit Singh Kohar

MAIN CONTESTANTS

AAjjiitt SSiinngghh KKoohhaarr ((7711))Under-middleSADAssets: ` 2.15 crore

Three-time MLA; RevenueMinister.

DDrr NNaavvjjoott SS DDaahhiiaa ((4422))MBBS, MSPPPAssets: ` 2.81 crore

Doctor by profession, firsttime in politics.

CCooll CC.. DD.. SS KKaammbboojj ((6633))BACongressAssets ` 8.42 crore

Lost to Kohar in last poll.Ex-president, BSP, Punjab.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Drugs; illicit liquor; unemployment; roads; sanitation.

CChhaauuddhhaarryy RRaamm LLuubbhhaayyaa ((7722))BACongressAssets: ` 3.27 croreHusband of Hoshiarpur MP

Santosh Chaudhary. Won in 2002, lost in 2007.

MMoohhiinnddeerr KKaauurr JJoosshh ((6644)) BASAD Assets: ` 3.38 croreWon the seat twice.

SANGRUR

Voters: 1.55 lakh, Present MLA: Surinder Pal Singh Sibia (Cong)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

SSuurriinnddeerr PPaall SS SSiibbiiaa ((5577))GraduateCongressAssets: ` 8.37 crore

Known for clean image.

PPaarrkkaasshh CChhaanndd GGaarrgg ((6600))Under-matriculateSADAssets: ` 2.69 croreClose associate of MPSukhdev Singh Dhindsa.

BBaallddeevv SSiinngghh MMaannnn ((7700))Class XIIPPPAssets: ` 2.10 croreExpelled from SAD a cou-ple of years back.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Roads and civic amenities

SAMRALA

Voters: 1.45 lakh, Present MLA: Jagjiwan Singh Khirnia (SAD)

MAIN CONTESTANTS

KKiirrppaall SSiinngghh KKhhiirrnniiaa ((7766))FASADAssets: ` 3.5 lakhFather of sitting Sam-

rala MLA Jagjiwan Singh Khirnia.

AAmmrriikk SSiinngghh DDhhiilllloonn ((6699))MatriculationCongressAssets: ` 15.17 croreTwo-time MLA, successful

businessman.

KKEEYY IISSSSUUEESS: Sewerage; park; rail link.

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