Punjab election result 2022: AAP records landslide victory with 92 seats, Congress reduced to 18

Out of 117 seats, the Aam Aadmi Party wins 92 seats, Congress gets 18 and Bharatiya Janata Party grabs only two seats. 

#PunjabAssemblyElections2022Results | Out of 117 seats, the Aam Aadmi Party wins 92 seats, Congress gets 18 and Bharatiya Janata Party grabs only two seats

Shiromani Akali Dal got only 3 seats, and one seat each was won by an independent candidate & BSP pic.twitter.com/PpaNhk3FNv

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

Aam Aadmi Party wins 85 seats in Punjab, leads in 7 constituencies.

AAP wins 79 and leads on 13 seats as per latest trends.

Official EC trends for #PunjabElections | AAP wins 79 & leads on 13, Congress wins 13 & leads on 5, Shiromani Akali Dal leads on 3, BJP on 2 and BSP & Independent win 1 each. pic.twitter.com/MrTJLrw9xi

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi loses Bhadaur (by 37,558 votes) and Chamkaur Sahib (by 7942 votes) as per official EC trends.

Aam Aadmi Party wins 77 seats in Punjab, leads in 15 constituencies.

Aam Aadmi Party wins 65 seats in Punjab, leads in 27 constituencies.

"Work will be done in line with the needs of Punjab people and guarantees promised by Kejriwal Ji. We have formed govt in Punjab, have been given a grand entry in Goa that too in the first attempt," says AAP leader Manish Sisodia.

Work will be done in line with the needs of Punjab people and guarantees promised by Kejriwal Ji. We have formed govt in Punjab, have been given a grand entry in Goa that too in the first attempt: AAP leader Manish Sisodia pic.twitter.com/cPmNoz7AQ5

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

Aam Aadmi Party wins 62 seats in Punjab, leads in 30 constituencies.

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"Humbly accept the people’s verdict. Best wishes to those who have won the mandate," tweets Rahul Gandhi. 

Humbly accept the people’s verdict. Best wishes to those who have won the mandate.

My gratitude to all Congress workers and volunteers for their hard work and dedication.

We will learn from this and keep working for the interests of the people of India.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 10, 2022

Charanjit Singh Channi congratulates AAP: 

I humbly accept the verdict of the people of Punjab and Congratulate @AamAadmiParty and their elected CM @BhagwantMann Ji for the victory. I hope they will deliver on the expections of people.

— Charanjit S Channi (@CHARANJITCHANNI) March 10, 2022

I'd like to congratulate my younger brother Bhagwant Mann for becoming Punjab Chief Minister. AAP has crossed over 90 seats, results are still coming; people have put a lot of faith in us, we won't break it. We will change this country's politics: AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal
 

Congress candidate from Punjab's Moga constituency, Malvika Sood has been defeated by AAP’s Dr Amandeep Kaur Arora by over 20,000 votes.

Aam Aadmi Party wins 37 seats in Punjab, leads in 54 constituencies.

We will fulfill the dream of Baba Bhimrao Ambedkar and Shaheed Bhagat Singh. Now people have got an alternative in politics and the people of Punjab have given an opportunity to that alternative: AAP leader and Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia

We will fulfill the dream of Baba Bhimrao Ambedkar and Shaheed Bhagat Singh. Now people have got an alternative in politics and the people of Punjab have given an opportunity to that alternative: AAP leader and Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia#PunjabElectionResults pic.twitter.com/b1ENXAM5Ru

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

“Everyone was united against AAP. The aim was to defeat the AAP. Captain Amarinder Singh sahab lost, Charanjit Singh Channi sahab lost, Badal sahab lost, Sidhu lost, Majithia lost. A wonder done by people of Punjab. This is Inquilab," said Arvind Kejriwal. 

'Punjab waalo tussi kamaal kar ditta', we all love you, Punjab. The results are a massive 'inquilaab', big seats have shaken up: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal

 LIVE https://t.co/di2lAP83FJ

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) March 10, 2022

Congress candidate and Bollywood actor Sood has lost from the Moga assembly seat in Punjab.

“I will take oath as the CM in Bhagat Singh’s village Khatkarkalan, not at the Raj Bhawan," said AAP’s Bhagwant Mann at Sangrur. 

Shiromani Akali Dal's Bikram Singh Majithia loses from Amritsar East by a margin of 14,408 votes.

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu loses from Amritsar East by a margin of 6,750 votes.

AAP has been confirmed as the winner in 17 of 117 seats. They are leading in 75 other seats. 

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Parkash Singh Badal loses election against AAP’s Gurmeet Singh Khudian in the Lambi seat by a margin of over 11,000 votes.

CM Charanjit Singh Channi loses in both Chamkaur Sahib and Bhadaur seats.

AAP candidate Anmol Gagan Mann from Kharar wins by 37,885 votes.

CM Charanjit Singh Channi loses in both Chamkaur Sahib and Bhadaur seats.

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal loses election to AAP’s Jagdeep Kamboj in his seat of Jalalabad by a margin of nearly 16,000 votes.

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal says "We whole-heartedly & with total humility accept the mandate given by Punjabis."

As president of @Akali_Dal_, I congratulate @AamAadmiParty, @AAPPunjab & their leader @BhagwantMann on their victory in Punjab poll. I offer them my sincerest good wishes for success and I am sure they will live up to the people’s expectations. 2/2

— Sukhbir Singh Badal (@officeofssbadal) March 10, 2022

Aam Aadmi Party wins 6 seats in Punjab, leads in 86 constituencies. 

Gurinder Singh Garry Birring wins from Amloh constituency in Punjab by a magin of 24663 votes.

Bade Badal Sahib has lost, Sukhbir (Badal) has lost from Jalalabad, Capt has lost from Patiala, Sidhu & Majithia are also losing, Channi has lost on both the seats...says AAP's Bhagwant Mann in Sangrur as party sweeps Punjab

#WATCH | ...Bade Badal Sahib has lost, Sukhbir (Badal) has lost from Jalalabad, Capt has lost from Patiala, Sidhu & Majithia are also losing, Channi has lost on both the seats...says AAP's Bhagwant Mann in Sangrur as party sweeps Punjab pic.twitter.com/Wuuyq9G1qw

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

Arvind Kejriwal's AAP is heading for a landslide win in Punjab, with the ruling Congress far behind. 

AAP CM candidate Bhagwant Mann and his mother Harpal Kaur share an emotional moment as they greet the party workers and supporters in Sangrur.

#WATCH | AAP CM candidate Bhagwant Mann greets party workers and supporters at his residence in Sangrur as the party sweeps #PunjabElections2022. Mann is leading from Dhuri by over 55,000 votes as per official EC trends. pic.twitter.com/UMsbUgoyiH

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

I accept the verdict of the people with all humility. Democracy has triumphed. Punjabis have shown true spirit of Punjabiyat by rising and voting above sectarian and caste lines.
Congratulations to @AAPPunjab and @BhagwantMann.

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) March 10, 2022

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu said he humbly accepts the mandate of the people after his party loses assembly elections in Punjab. Sidhu is trailing against Jeevan Jyot Kaur from Amritsar East.

The voice of the people is the voice of God …. Humbly accept the mandate of the people of Punjab …. Congratulations to Aap !!!

— Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) March 10, 2022

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi has called a meeting of the state cabinet at 11:30 am on Friday. Channi is trailing from both his seats- Chamkaur Sahib and Bhadaur.

Several party hoppers including Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, Fateh Jang Singh Bajwa and Anil Joshi were trailing from their respective constituencies in Punjab, according to poll trends. The Aam Aadmi Party was leading in 89 out of total 117 assembly seats in Punjab.

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Ex-Punjab CM #AmarinderSingh loses from #Patiala #PunjabElections2022 #ResultsOnZee pic.twitter.com/smrMXQLwSN

— Zee News English (@ZeeNewsEnglish) March 10, 2022

Captain Amarinder Singh loses from Patiala. AAP's Ajit Pal Singh Kohli leading by over 13,000 votes in Patiala. 

Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal trailing from Lambi constituency of Punjab.

"Iss Inquilab ke liye Punjab ke logon ko bahut bahut badhai (congratulations to the people of Punjab for this revolution)," tweets Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal as the party sweeps Punjab. 

"Iss Inquilab ke liye Punjab ke logon ko bahut bahut badhai (congratulations to the people of Punjab for this revolution)," tweets Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal as the party sweeps #PunjabElections

(Pic: Arvind Kejriwal's Twitter) pic.twitter.com/yFukwnVAbt

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

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Punjab will not be known as 'Udta Punjab' from now onwards, but 'Uthta Punjab'... all the credit goes to AAP workers, they didn't see day or night, summer or winter, &continued working for the party. AAP will work for everybody progressively: AAP Punjab co-in charge Raghav Chadha

Punjab will not be known as 'Udta Punjab' from now onwards, but 'Uthta Punjab'... all the credit goes to AAP workers, they didn't see day or night, summer or winter, &continued working for the party. AAP will work for everybody progressively: AAP Punjab co-in charge Raghav Chadha pic.twitter.com/IRik0B9l4D

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

Punjab has accepted Kejriwal's model of governance. It has gained recognition at the national level. People in the entire country will seek this model of governance, says AAP leader Manish Sisodia. 

#WATCH Punjab has accepted Kejriwal's model of governance. It has gained recognition at the national level. People in the entire country will seek this model of governance, says AAP leader Manish Sisodia pic.twitter.com/iVtBjv271Q

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

Punjab has proven that it likes the Arvind Kejriwal-Bhagwant Mann pair, & no other party's pair... all other parties tried to defame us & called Kejriwal Ji a terrorist, but public proved that he is a 'shikshak-wadi': AAP’s Punjab co-in charge Raghav Chadha

#PunjabElections2022 | Punjab has proven that it likes the Arvind Kejriwal-Bhagwant Mann pair, & no other party's pair... all other parties tried to defame us & called Kejriwal Ji a terrorist, but public proved that he is a 'shikshak-wadi': AAP’s Punjab co-in charge Raghav Chadha pic.twitter.com/g9QZ9V8aq5

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

Punjab has given chance to Kejriwal's model of governance. Today, his model of governance has been established at the national level. This is the victory of the 'Aam Aadmi' (common man): AAP leader Manish Sisodia as party sweeps Punjab

We had fielded candidates in Goa, Uttarakhand and UP, but somewhere the focus was on Punjab. Gradually people in these states will also start to believe in our party: AAP leader Manish Sisodia on party's performance in Goa & Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/DXdJJROiHL

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

Exultant workers & supporters of AAP celebrate by dancing & distributing sweets as the party sweeps Punjab elections with an absolute majority. Visuals from Chandigarh, Amritsar, Delhi & Nagpur.

Exultant workers & supporters of AAP celebrate by dancing & distributing sweets as the party sweeps Punjab elections with an absolute majority. Visuals from Chandigarh, Amritsar, Delhi & Nagpur#PunjabElections pic.twitter.com/3JHPnWoIEs

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi may soon meet Punjab Governor Governor Banwarilal Purohit and submit his resignation: Souces 

Official trends for all 117 seats in Punjab - AAP leading in 89 seats, Congress in 12 seats and BJP leading in 5 seats. 

Official trends for all 117 seats in Punjab - AAP leading in 89 seats, Congress in 12 seats and BJP leading in 5 seats pic.twitter.com/pA5Cfwg2rm

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

All the political heavyweights of Punjab, including Amarinder Singh, Navjot Sidhu, Charanjit Singh Channi, Parkash Singh Badal and Sukhbir Singh Badal, are all trailing in their constituencies. 

Congress leader Navjot Sidhu, Akali Dal's Bikram Majithia trail behind AAP candidate in Amritsar East. 

Celebrations at AAP's CM candidate Bhagwant Mann's residence in Sangrur as the party crosses the majority mark in Punjab. Mann leading from his seat Dhuri.

#WATCH | Celebrations at AAP's CM candidate Bhagwant Mann's residence in Sangrur as the party crosses the majority mark in Punjab. Mann leading from his seat Dhuri. #PunjabElections2022 pic.twitter.com/nzoJ9QyoJ1

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

"Had been saying from day 1 that AAP will form govt with absolute majority...Throne of people who ruled Punjab for decades is shaking. In future, Arvind Kejriwal will be BJP's principal challenger, AAP will be Congress' replacement," says Raghav Chadha. 

#WATCH | "Had been saying from day 1 that AAP will form govt with absolute majority...Throne of people who ruled Punjab for decades is shaking. In future, Arvind Kejriwal will be BJP's principal challenger, AAP will be Congress' replacement," says Raghav Chadha#PunjabElections pic.twitter.com/RIUFlyNNef

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

Party position of Punjab assembly polls at 10 am:

Total seats-117

Party Leading Win
AAP 84
CONGRESS 18
SAD 8
BJP 3
BSP 1
INDEPENDENT 1

We're 'aam aadmi' but when 'Aam Aadmi' rises mightiest of thrones shake. Today's an imp day in India's history,not only because AAP is winning one more state but because it has become a national force. AAP will become Congress' replacement: AAP’s Punjab co-in charge Raghav Chadha

We're 'aam aadmi' but when 'Aam Aadmi' rises mightiest of thrones shake. Today's an imp day in India's history,not only because AAP is winning one more state but because it has become a national force. AAP will become Congress' replacement: AAP’s Punjab co-in charge Raghav Chadha pic.twitter.com/X4NJ0zxeC3

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

AAP crosses majority mark in Punjab, in early trends; CM Channi, Captain Amarinder Singh, Navjot Sidhu trailing. 

#PunjabElections2022 | AAP crosses majority mark in Punjab, in early trends; CM Channi, Captain Amarinder Singh, Navjot Sidhu trailing pic.twitter.com/1mZXnX4ULK

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) crosses the majority number of 59 in Punjab, currently leading on 64 seats as counting for Punjab Elections, as per EC.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) crosses the majority number of 59 in Punjab, currently leading on 64 seats as counting for #PunjabElections, as per EC. pic.twitter.com/3WFpreZpOH

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leading on 54 seats, closer to the magic number 59, as per EC as counting for Punjab Elections continues.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leading on 54 seats, closer to the magic number 59, as per EC as counting for #PunjabElections continues. pic.twitter.com/0mKzMid6u1

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

Early trends from the counting of votes for Punjab Assembly polls showed the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and an Independent candidate leading in Mukerian and Sultanpur Lodhi constituencies respectively, the latest data by the Election Commission stated. The SAD`s Sarbjot Singh is leading with a margin of 201 votes against the Bharatiya Janata Party`s nominee Jangi Lal Mahajan in the Mukerian Assembly seat.

AAP is leading in 47 seats as per early trends. 

#AAP is leading in 47 seats as per early trends

Follow #PunjabElections2022 Results: https://t.co/xQjldmDkxN #ResultsOnZee pic.twitter.com/N43NRgVpil

— Zee News English (@ZeeNewsEnglish) March 10, 2022

CM Charanjit Singh Channi leading from Bhadaur seat, while former Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh is trailing in Patiala.

"Prayed for the golden future of Punjab and the welfare of all", says Bhagwant Mann on Election Results Day. 

pic.twitter.com/0BXDaZV4w5

— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) March 10, 2022

As many as 1,304 candidates, including 93 women and two transgenders, were in the fray. The state recorded a voter turnout of 71.95 per cent. It was the lowest compared to the voting percentage observed in three previous assembly elections.

Early trends: 

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi offers prayers in Chamkaur Sahib Gurudwara along with his family as results start pouring in for assembly elections. 

#PunjabElections2022 | Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi offers prayers in Chamkaur Sahib Gurudwara along with his family as results start pouring in for assembly elections pic.twitter.com/Tc6lFpxCp4

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi offers prayers in Chamkaur Sahib Gurudwara along with his family as results start pouring in for assembly elections. 

#PunjabElections2022 | Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi offers prayers in Chamkaur Sahib Gurudwara along with his family as results start pouring in for assembly elections pic.twitter.com/Tc6lFpxCp4

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

According to the top officials, as many as 7,500 personnel have been deputed for the counting process which began at 8 am at 66 locations across the state. Additionally, a three-tier security measure has been set up and 45 companies of Central Armed Police Forces are deployed at the counting centres.

Hopeful of forming government in Punjab, as predicted by various exit polls, Aam Aadmi Party Chief Ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann also visited Gursagar Mastuana Sahib Gurdwara in Sangrur.

Mann`s residence in Dhuri was seen decorated with flowers and Jalebis are being prepared at his residence in Sangrur. If AAP wins Punjab, it will be the party`s maiden victory in the state and a vast improvement from its performance in the 2017 elections when it had finished second behind Congress.

Congress Chief Minister candidate and incumbent Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi visited Shri Katalgarh Chamkaur Sahib Gurudwara in Ropar to offer prayers and seek blessings.

Counting of postal ballots gets underway at a counting center in Gurdaspur. 

#PunjabElections2022 | Counting of postal ballots gets underway at a counting center in Gurdaspur pic.twitter.com/vKfBFpPowi

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

AAP spokesperson Raghav Chadha's tweet: 

Waheguru mehar kare

— Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) March 10, 2022

Aam Aadmi Party prepares for good news. The stage is set and decorated with flowers for the celebration at the national headquarters of the Aam Aadmi Party. 

the initial trends of Punjab elections are expected to emerge in the first two hours, while the final result is expected to be announced by evening today. 

ALSO READ | Punjab Assembly Election Result 2022: When and where to watch LIVE counting of votes in Punjab

Counting of votes begin for Assembly elections in Punjab.

Jalebis being prepared, flower decoration being done at the residence of Aam Aadmi Party CM candidate Bhagwant Mann, at Sangrur. 

Punjab | Jalebis being prepared, flower decoration being done at the residence of Aam Aadmi Party CM candidate Bhagwant Mann, at Sangrur pic.twitter.com/xTlEzV1a9u

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

Counting of votes for Punjab Assembly elections set to begin at 8am. Counting centre set up in Amritsar.

Counting of votes for Punjab Assembly elections set to begin at 8am

Counting centre set up in Amritsar.#PunjabElections2022 pic.twitter.com/ewwgJBiB1p

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

AAP leader Bhagwant Mann offers prayers at gurdwara Gursagar Mastuana Sahib, Sangrur. Counting of votes for 117 Assembly constituencies in Punjab will begin at 8am. 

AAP leader Bhagwant Mann offers prayers at gurdwara Gursagar Mastuana Sahib, Sangrur

Counting of votes for 117 Assembly constituencies in Punjab will begin at 8am pic.twitter.com/a8WAwrDiDL

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022

Several surveys predicted Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP, which is in power in Delhi, getting a landslide victory. The surveys also predicted that the ruling Congress will finish a distant second in the state followed by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) which had allied with Bahujan Samaj Party. The BJP and its allies are not predicted to do well, according to the surveys.

All necessary arrangements have been made for counting in the state which will start at 8 am. Punjab recorded an average voter turnout of 65.50 per cent on February 20 compared to over 77 per cent in 2017. In the 117-member Punjab Assembly, the majority mark is 59.

It is the first time that BJP fought over 65 seats in Punjab. It tied up with former chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh`s Punjab Lok Congress and SAD (Sanyukt) led by SS Dhindsa. BJP leaders have talked of putting up a strong performance in the polls.

The Shiromani Akali Dal, which had broken off its alliance with BJP over three farm laws that were eventually repealed, tied up with Bahujan Samaj Party for the assembly elections.

Congress went into the polls having battled factionalism and anti-incumbency. The party changed its chief minister in September last year even as new Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu hinted about his own chief ministerial ambitions. The Congress finally declared Charanjit Singh Channi, the first Dalit Chief Minister of Punjab, as its chief ministerial candidate days before the polling on February 20.

If AAP wins Punjab, it will be the party`s maiden victory in the state and a vast improvement from its performance in the 2017 elections when it had finished second behind Congress.

With exit polls predicting Aam Aadmi Party`s victory in Punjab, the party is looking forward to the results on Thursday with heightened expectations even as Congress leaders have also expressed confidence of retaining the state.