India, Oct. 19 -- Punjab is set for its seventh Assembly bypoll since the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) came to power in March 2022, with the November 11 Tarn Taran election reflecting the state's shifting political landscape. The ruling party once again relies on its successful "turncoat formula," fielding Harmeet Singh Sandhu, a former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader who has represented Tarn Taran three times before.

The political battle for Tarn Taran is poised to be a seven-way contest:

Since 2022, when AAP stormed to power with 92 of 117 seats, Punjab has seen six Assembly bypolls Ludhiana West, Jalandhar West, Gidderbaha, Barnala, Chabbewal (SC) and Dera Baba Nanak. The ruling party won five, losing only Barnala. In three, it fielded tur...