Darbara Singh Banwala has remained a familiar Congress face in Shutrana, even as the constituency swung sharply in 2022. Caught between the AAP wave and the Akali base, his own campaign struggled to stand out. But Punjab politics often turns when voters begin to question those in power. As 2027 approaches, can Banwala’s steady presence and local work help Congress regain space here or does Shutrana now look beyond the party altogether ?
Opinion
A) Banwala remains Congress’s most recognisable face in Shutrana.
B) The 2022 loss was more about the AAP wave than his appeal.
C) Congress needs stronger local energy to support him.
D) 2027 will decide if familiarity can turn into momentum again.
Janmeja Singh Sekhon has had a long political journey, winning from Firozepur Cantonment in 1997 and 2007, later shifting to Maur in 2012. He also served as Punjab’s Irrigation Minister in the Parkash Singh Badal-led Government. Over the years, he built a strong presence in the region. However, after losing the 2022 Assembly election from Zira and now becoming active again in Maur, where Jagmeet Singh Brar earlier contested before switching to the BJP, his return has sparked fresh political buzz. With indications that he may contest from Maur again in 2027, questions around timing and strategy have come into focus. After losing from Zira, is Janmeja Singh Sekhon’s return to Maur a strong comeback plan or just a safer political option ?
जनमेजा सिंह सेखों का राजनीतिक सफर लंबा रहा है, उन्होंने 1997 और 2007 में फिरोजपुर कैंट से जीत हासिल की और बाद में 2012 में मौड़ सीट पर शिफ्ट हुए। वह प्रकाश सिंह बादल के नेतृत्व वाली सरकार में पंजाब के सिंचाई मंत्री भी रहे। समय के साथ उन्होंने क्षेत्र में अपनी मजबूत पकड़ बनाई। हालांकि, 2022 के विधानसभा चुनाव में जीरा से हारने के बाद अब वह फिर से मौड़ में सक्रिय नजर आ रहे हैं, जहां पहले जगमीत सिंह बराड़ चुनाव लड़ चुके थे और बाद में भाजपा में शामिल हो गए। 2027 में मौड़ से चुनाव लड़ने की संभावनाओं के बीच, उनकी रणनीति को लेकर सवाल उठ रहे हैं। जीरा से हार के बाद, क्या जनमेजा सिंह सेखों की मौड़ में वापसी एक मजबूत वापसी की योजना है या सिर्फ एक सुरक्षित राजनीतिक विकल्प ?
Maheshinder Singh Grewal has been a long-serving and experienced face of Shiromani Akali Dal, starting his legislative journey with a win from Ludhiana West in 1997 and going on to serve as a minister in the Parkash Singh Badal-led Government. He also worked as Adviser to the Chief Minister, reflecting his close connection with the party’s core leadership. However, in recent years, electoral setbacks and losses have raised questions about his ground strength and current political relevance. As Punjab politics changes and leadership equations evolve, the sharper question is: Is Maheshinder Singh Grewal still a trusted insider shaping decisions behind the scenes, or has his role gradually become more limited as newer power centres take over within the party ?
