Punjab Lok Congress
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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]
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 |
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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