AAP fields Deepak Bali from Jalandhar Cantonment; Likely to take on Pargat Singh
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, November 12, 2026: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has fielded its Punjab general secretary Deepak Bali from Jalandhar Cantonment for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, setting up a potential high-profile contest in the constituency represented by Punjab Congress president Pargat Singh.
Pargat Singh, a three-time MLA from Jalandhar Cantonment, currently represents the constituency. However, the Congress has not yet announced its candidate for the seat, with the party’s first list expected by the end of November.
Bali’s candidature comes after AAP appointed him as the halqa in-charge of Jalandhar Cantonment in October, replacing Rajwinder Kaur Thiara. The organisational reshuffle had triggered resentment among sections of the local party leadership, with several councillors and other functionaries expressing displeasure over the decision.
Pargat Singh’s elevation as Punjab Congress president has added political significance to the constituency. A potential face-off between him and Bali could emerge as one of the closely watched contests in the Doaba region, depending on Congress’s final candidate selection.
Bali, who is also an adviser to the Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board, has held several organisational responsibilities in AAP Punjab.