Punjab Election Survey 2027: Political parties have intensified their preparations for the assembly elections in Punjab to be held in early 2027. While the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is trying to form the government again, the Congress is also hoping to make a comeback. On the other hand, discussions are going on regarding a possible alliance between BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal. Meanwhile, the latest survey of Vote Vibe has created a new stir in the politics of Punjab.
In the 'State Vibe-Tracker 2' survey released on 12 November 2026, an attempt has been made to know the opinion of voters regarding 117 assembly seats of the state. In the survey data, Aam Aadmi Party is seen at the forefront, but Congress also seems to be giving a tough challenge to it.
AAP leads in vote share, Congress at second place
According to the survey, if elections are held in Punjab now, Aam Aadmi Party is expected to get 33.5 percent votes. Whereas Congress is in second place with 27.6 percent vote share. The difference between the two parties is said to be 5.9 percentage points.
Talking about other parties, BJP is expected to get 14.7 percent votes and Shiromani Akali Dal is expected to get 12.5 percent votes. Whereas Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) has been shown getting 8.1 percent support and other parties and independent candidates have been shown getting 1.7 percent support. If there is an alliance between BJP and Akali Dal, the equations of the electoral contest may change.
Bhagwant Mann is ahead in the race for Chief Minister
In the survey, people were also asked about their preference for the post of Chief Minister. In this, current Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is in first place with 35.9 percent support. Whereas Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi was liked by 19 percent, Sukhbir Singh Badal by 14.6 percent and BJP leader Kewal Singh Dhillon by 10.1 percent.
Drug addiction and unemployment became the biggest election issues
According to the survey, the drug problem is the biggest concern for the voters in Punjab. 31.1 percent people considered it to be a major election issue. This figure was recorded at 36.1 percent in rural areas and 42.2 percent among youth aged 25 to 34 years. Apart from this, 23 percent people considered unemployment and migration as important issues. Whereas law and order and safety of women were the concerns of 17.3 percent voters.
Will the electoral equations of Punjab change?
Survey data shows that the 2027 assembly elections in Punjab could turn into an interesting contest. Aam Aadmi Party is currently ahead in vote share, but the challenge from Congress also seems strong. Everyone will also keep an eye on the possible alliance of BJP and Akali Dal.
However, these figures only reflect the opinions of those surveyed. The actual outcome of the election will depend on the final decision of the voters and the electoral circumstances.