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'''Punjab Lok Congress''' ({{small|abbr.}} '''PLC'''; English: ''Punjab People's Congress'') is an Indian regional political party, with its base in [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. It was founded by [[Amarinder Singh]] on 2 November 2021 after he resigned as [[ | '''Punjab Lok Congress''' ({{small|abbr.}} '''PLC'''; English: ''Punjab People's Congress'') is an Indian regional political party, with its base in [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. It was founded by [[Amarinder Singh]] on 2 November 2021 after he resigned as [[List of chief ministers of Punjab (India)#Punjab (Since 1966)|Chief Minister of Punjab]] and quit the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref name="Foundation">{{cite news |title=Amarinder Singh resigns from Congress; announces new party Punjab Lok Congress |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/amarinder-singh-resigns-from-congress/article37304162.ece |access-date=3 November 2021 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=3 November 2021}}</ref> The party was formed following a split in Indian National Congress in Punjab. The party is expected to contest on all 117 seats in [[2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=ANI|date=2021-10-28|title=Amarinder announces his party will contest all 117 Punjab assembly seats|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/amarinder-singh-announces-his-party-will-contest-all-117-punjab-assembly-seats-121102701961_1.html|access-date=2021-11-03}}</ref> | ||
== Electoral History == | == Electoral History == | ||
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Punjab Lok Congress | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | PLC |
| Leader | Amarinder Singh |
| President | Amarinder Singh |
| Founder | Amarinder Singh[1] |
| Founded | 2 November 2021 |
| Split from | Indian National Congress |
| Seats in Lok Sabha | 0 / 543 |
| Seats in Rajya Sabha | 0 / 245 |
| Seats in Punjab Legislative Assembly | 0 / 117 |
Punjab Lok Congress (abbr. PLC; English: Punjab People's Congress) is an Indian regional political party, with its base in Punjab. It was founded by Amarinder Singh on 2 November 2021 after he resigned as Chief Minister of Punjab and quit the Indian National Congress.[1] The party was formed following a split in Indian National Congress in Punjab. The party is expected to contest on all 117 seats in 2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election.[2]
Electoral History
Punjab
| Year | Total Seats | Seats Contested | Seats Won | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 117 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Amarinder Singh resigns from Congress; announces new party Punjab Lok Congress". The Hindu. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ↑ ANI (2021-10-28). "Amarinder announces his party will contest all 117 Punjab assembly seats". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
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