MC Polls: Congress candidate Jagdev Singh Jagga attacked in Raikot
Babushhai Bureau
Raikot (Ludhiana), May 26, 2026: Congress candidate Jagdev Singh Jagga was allegedly attacked during polling for the Municipal Council elections in Raikot, Ludhiana, on Tuesday, triggering political outrage amid Punjab’s ongoing civic body polls.
Jagga, who is contesting from Ward No. 4, sustained serious injuries in the attack and was admitted to DMC Hospital before being referred to PGI Chandigarh for further treatment.
Reacting to the incident, Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa slammed the AAP government over the law-and-order situation in the state.
Bajwa alleged that opposition candidates were being targeted during the elections and said the incident exposed the failure of the state government to ensure peaceful polling.