CHANDIGARH Punjab is gearing up for another election cycle with bypolls scheduled for four pivotal constituencies-Gidderbaha, Chabbewal, Dera Baba Nanak, and Barnala-bringing both political alliances and public discontent into sharper focus. With frequent elections and their accompanying model code of conduct, Punjab's political scene is in constant flux. A notable aspect of this byelection is the resurgence of farmers' protests, where unions have extended their disapproval not only toward BJP but also AAP, signalling widespread discontent.
Known as Punjab's "Mother of Elections," Gidderbaha has traditionally set the tone for the state's political landscape.
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