Big News: Harmeet Singh Sandhu wins Tarn Taran Bypoll by over 12,000 votes
Babushahi Bureau
Tarn Taran (Punjab), November 14, 2025 — The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has secured a decisive victory in the Tarn Taran Vidhan Sabha by-election. After the completion of the 16th and final round of counting on Friday, AAP candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu emerged triumphant with a commanding margin of 12,091 votes over his closest rival from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).
Waris Punjab De Surpasses Congress for Third Spot
In a notable outcome, Waris Punjab De finished third, pushing the Congress to fourth place in the final tally — a significant shift in the constituency’s political landscape.
Final Vote Count
After all 16 rounds of counting, the major parties secured the following votes:
- AAP (Aam Aadmi Party): 42,649 votes — Winner
- SAD (Shiromani Akali Dal): 30,558 votes
- Waris Punjab De: 19,620 votes
- Congress: 15,078 votes
- BJP: 6,239 votes
With this emphatic win, AAP has further strengthened its position in Punjab politics, marking a significant achievement for the party in the border district.