Agriculture, MSP & Farmer Debt Relief
Crop diversification incentives, minimum price guarantees, and rural debt resolution mechanisms.
Punjab Sanjhiwalta Dal (PSD)
Official Agenda
- "No-Loss Rule": Statutory guarantee that state-procured diversification crops (maize, pulses, oilseeds) yield locked net profits covering all verified costs.
- Debt Relief 2027: Multi-year institutional debt settlement for distressed farmers and landless laborers.
- Ban on Land Auctions: Complete legislative prohibition on bank-driven land auctions (*kurki*).
- Wagah Border Agro-Corridor: Demanding opening of Wagah border to export Punjab wheat, dairy, and vegetables directly to Central Asia and Europe.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Current Government
- Canal Water Network: Massive expansion of tail-end canal water supply to reduce groundwater extraction.
- Moong MSP & Crop Residue: State incentive of ₹1,500/acre for DSR (Direct Seeding of Rice) and procurement of summer moong.
- Free Agricultural Power: Continuation of uninterrupted free tubewell electricity for farmers.
Indian National Congress (INC)
Pre-Election Pledges
- Legal MSP Guarantee: National and state commitment to statutory legal guarantee on C2+50% MSP formula.
- Complete Farm Loan Waiver: Comprehensive waiver extension for co-operative bank credit societies.
- Diesel Subsidy: Targeted relief on state VAT for agricultural machinery and diesel fuel.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)
Pre-Election Pledges
- Riparian Water Rights: Stiff opposition to SYL (Sutlej-Yamuna Link) canal; absolute protection of river waters.
- Fertilizer & Tube-well Quota: Priority tubewell connections for small and marginal landholders.
- Farmer Pension: Monthly social security pension for retired agrarian workers aged 60+.
Domicile Policy, Land Protection & Voter Verification
Regulation of residence certificates, tenancy rules, and agricultural land purchase safeguards.
Punjab Sanjhiwalta Dal (PSD)
Official Agenda
- 15-Year Domicile Rule: Punjab residence certificates to require minimum 15 years verifiable continuous stay with proof of 1989+ birth certificates or school records.
- Agricultural Land Shield: Amendment barring non-Punjab domiciliaries from purchasing agricultural land (similar to HP Section 118).
- Tenancy & Voter Scrutiny: Mandatory registered rent deeds and automatic deletion of tenant voter cards upon vacating rental properties.
- Caste Certificate Audit: Strict scrutiny and criminal prosecution under BNS Section 229 for fake SC/BC certificates.
Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De)
Platform Stance
- Indigenous Demography: Constitutional safeguards to preserve Punjab's linguistic and demographic identity.
- Local Employment Priority: 85% mandatory reservation for native Punjabi youth in all state industrial units.
- River Water Sovereign Control: Reclaiming full state sovereignty over Headworks and hydroelectric stations.
AAP / INC / SAD / BJP
Current Positions
- Standard Residency: Current administrative rules recognize residence after 5 years or based on property possession.
- Private Sector Hiring: Previous proposals for 75% local private quota remain under judicial review in various states.
- Digitized Land Records: Ongoing complete digitization of Jamabandis and land registries to curb fraudulent transfers.
Higher Education, Universal Healthcare & Welfare
College fee structures, university autonomy, public hospital services, and private healthcare cost caps.
Punjab Sanjhiwalta Dal (PSD)
Official Agenda
- Free Higher Education 2027: Zero tuition fee in state colleges and universities for eligible native students.
- University Revival Grant: Direct state budgetary recapitalization for PAU Ludhiana, GNDU, and Punjabi University Patiala.
- Universal Patient Safety: Free public healthcare and legal price caps on private hospital and diagnostic lab charges.
- Free Domestic Sand: Zero royalty on sand for personal home construction; ending commercial mining cartel exploitation.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Current Government
- Schools of Eminence: Transformation of 118 government senior secondary schools into specialized talent campuses.
- Aam Aadmi Clinics: Over 800 operational neighborhood clinics providing 80+ free medicines and 40+ diagnostic tests.
- Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima: Free health insurance coverage up to ₹5 lakh per family.
Indian National Congress (INC)
Pre-Election Pledges
- Restoration of Old Pension (OPS): Guaranteed non-contributory pension for all government employees.
- Free Education up to Post-Grad: Extension of free education for girl students across all degree colleges.
- Healthcare Subsidies: District-level super-specialty hospitals with fixed price monitoring panels.
Police Accountability, Anti-Drug Action & Civil Liberties
State Police Complaints Authority (SPCA), drug cartel dismantling, treatment protocols, and prison safety.
Punjab Sanjhiwalta Dal (PSD)
Official Agenda
- SPCA Citizen Reform: Overhauling State Police Complaints Authority with real prosecutorial power against rogue police officers.
- Drug Decriminalization for Victims: Treating drug users as medical patients rather than criminals; life sentences for cross-border supply kingpins.
- Buprenorphine Regulation: Curbing illicit pharmaceutical diversion while ensuring scientific de-addiction access.
- Opposition to Oppressive Laws: Demanding cessation of arbitrary UAPA and NSA preventive detention against state citizens.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Current Government
- Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF): Specialized statewide police unit targeting interstate crime syndicates and weapon smuggling.
- War on Drugs: Seizure of properties of convicted commercial narcotics smugglers.
- CCTV Modernization: Surveillance network installation across major intersections and city police stations.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
National Agenda
- Border Security Enhancements: Central agency coordination and drone jamming installations along the 553 km Indo-Pak border.
- Zero-Tolerance on Smuggling: NIA oversight on narco-terrorist networks and cross-border weapons drops.
- Central Law Enforcement: Strengthening BSF jurisdictional powers in border districts.
Governance, Transparency & Federal Autonomy
Conflict of interest legislation, public disclosure acts, and restoring 1950 constitutional state rights.
Punjab Sanjhiwalta Dal (PSD)
Official Agenda
- Punjab Transparency in Info Act (PTIA): Proactive public portal listing all government contracts, tenders, and asset disclosures of MLAs/ministers.
- Conflict of Interest Law: Disqualifying politicians and ministers from operating commercial fleets, mining contracts, or liquor vends.
- Restoring 1950 Federal Status: Rolling back central encroachments into the State List (Entry 14 agriculture, Entry 17 water, Entry 1 police).
- Timely SGPC Elections: Free and transparent democratically conducted elections for the Sikh religious body without government interference.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)
Anandpur Sahib Resolution
- Real Federalism: Genuine decentralization giving states complete control over finance, trade, and regional development.
- Chandigarh Transfer: Unconditional transfer of Chandigarh capital territory to Punjab.
- Punjabi Language Protection: Mandatory official use of Punjabi across all courts, bank forms, and central institutions in the state.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Current Government
- Anti-Corruption Helpline: Direct WhatsApp citizen reporting portal with zero tolerance for administrative graft.
- Doorstep Delivery of Services: Over 40 citizen-facing public certificates delivered at home.
- State Share Defense: Legal challenges in the Supreme Court over withheld Rural Development Funds (RDF) by the Union.
Party Manifesto Status Summary (2027)
Tracking the release timeline and format of official manifesto declarations.
| Party | Leader | Manifesto Status | Primary Slogan / Theme | Key Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Sanjhiwalta Dal (PSD) | Amitoj Maan | Full 84-Page Draft Released | Sanjhiwalta De Puttaron Dheeo, Nasha Nasaan Chon Kaddh Ke Jeeo | View 21 Chapters ➔ |
| Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) | Bhagwant Mann | Government Performance & New Guarantees | Rangla Punjab / Kamyabi Da Safar | View Party Profile ➔ |
| Indian National Congress (INC) | Pargat Singh | Drafting Committee Active | Punjab Bachao / Lok Hith Pledges | View Party Profile ➔ |
| Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) | Sukhbir Singh Badal | Pre-Election Charter | Punjab, Punjabi, Punjabiat & Federal Rights | View Party Profile ➔ |
| Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) | Amritpal Singh Sandhu | Panthic & Demography Charter | Panthic Unity, Anti-Drug Crusade & Sovereignty | View Nominees ➔ |
| Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | Kewal Singh Dhillon | Sankalp Patra Under Formulation | Nava Punjab, Vikas & National Security | View Party Profile ➔ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries regarding Punjab 2027 election manifestos and policy promises.
Which party has released a formal manifesto so far?
Punjab Sanjhiwalta Dal (PSD) is the first to officially publish a complete 84-page legislative program covering 21 detailed chapters. Other legacy parties (AAP, Congress, SAD, BJP) are operating on ongoing government welfare schemes and pre-election guarantees, with formal manifestos expected closer to election notification.
What is the "No-Loss Rule" for Punjab farmers?
It is a statutory guarantee in PSD's draft manifesto that assures farmers cultivating non-paddy diversification crops that the state will guarantee procurement at prices strictly covering comprehensive production costs plus locked net profits, preventing market price crashes.
What are the key differences on education?
While the AAP government emphasizes Schools of Eminence for school children, Punjab Sanjhiwalta Dal proposes 100% free higher education in degree colleges and government universities, coupled with significant debt bailouts for Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and Punjabi University.