Updated On: 29 May, 2024 06:55 AM IST | Faridkot | Faisal Tandel
BJP’s Hans Raj Hans takes on AAP’s Karamjit Anmol, while Indira assassin’s son Sarabjit Singh Khalsa disrupts the contest as an independent

Karamjit Anmol while campaigning in the constituency. Pic/Faisal Tandel
The Lok Sabha seat in Faridkot, Punjab, is witnessing an intense contest. The key candidates are Karamjit Anmol from the AAP, folk singer Hans Raj Hans from BJP, and independent candidate Sarabjit Singh Khalsa, son of one of the assassins of former PM Indira Gandhi. Anmol is leveraging his celebrity status and organising high-profile events with other celebrities. Hans is banking on the BJP’s extensive network and his personal connections. While Sarabjit Singh emphasises the respect he claims martyrdom holds in Punjab.
Interestingly, the current MP, Mohammed Sadik from the Congress, was not given a ticket to run this time, adding another layer of unpredictability to the race. The outcome will indeed be intriguing, with the results set to be announced on June 4. Team mid-day caught up with Hans Raj Hans and Sarabjit Singh. Karamjit Anmol was busy campaigning. Hans Raj Hans is an Indian folk singer and the BJP MP from North West Delhi. He is a Padma Shri recipient.