Hardial Singh Kamboj enjoyed a strong political run in Rajpura, winning two consecutive terms as MLA in 2012 and 2017, building the image of a familiar and experienced leader in the constituency. But the 2022 election changed the picture completely, with the rise of AAP, shifting voter mood, and new political dynamics, he slipped to third place with just 21.1% votes. With 2027 approaching, can Hardial Singh Kamboj rebuild trust, reconnect with voters, and write a comeback story or has Rajpura already chosen a new political direction ?
हरदयाल सिंह कंबोज ने राजपुरा में एक मजबूत राजनीतिक दौर देखा, 2012 और 2017 में लगातार दो बार विधायक बनकर उन्होंने क्षेत्र में एक अनुभवी और जाने-पहचाने नेता की छवि बनाई। लेकिन 2022 का चुनाव पूरी तस्वीर बदल गया, AAP के उभार, बदले हुए जनमत और नई राजनीतिक हवा के बीच वे सिर्फ 21.1% वोट लेकर तीसरे स्थान पर आ गए। अब 2027 नज़दीक आते हुए बड़ा सवाल यह है कि क्या हरदयाल सिंह कंबोज फिर से जनता का भरोसा जीतकर वापसी कर पाएंगे या राजपुरा अब किसी नए राजनीतिक रास्ते पर आगे बढ़ चुका है ?
Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal, a retired IAS officer and a two-time MLA from Phagwara, surprised many when he won the 2022 election on a Congress ticket, even at a time when the Aam Aadmi Party wave was sweeping across Punjab. With administrative experience, a public service background, and a record of electoral success, he remains a significant political figure in the region. But as politics continue to shift and new leaders gain visibility, the question ahead of 2027 is, can Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal maintain the trust and support that helped him win during a strong AAP wave in 2022 or will the next election cycle be different ?
