Punjab Polls: Amarinder Singh to Contest from Patiala, Says 'Will Seek Votes on My, Modi Govt's Achievements'
News 18Founder of Punjab Lok Congress Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday formally announced his candidature from his family bastion of Patiala and said he will seek votes on his past performance as the chief minister of the state and Narendra Modi-led government’s work at the Centre. Will seek votes on my own govt’s achievements and Narendra Modi govt’s accomplishments at Centre.” Amarinder Singh announced the launch of his party after he was asked to step down as the Chief Minister of Punjab in October last year by Congress. His party will be contesting the next month’s elections in alliance with the BJP, Shiromani Akali Dal led by former Akali Dal leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa. Though the alliance is still to announce its final seat arrangement, the Punjab Lok Congress would come out with its first list on Sunday as announced by Amarinder Singh.