Punjab's familiar campaigners, including Capt Amarinder Singh, have vanished this Lok Sabha election. Jagmeet Singh Brar, Manpreet Singh Badal, and Balwant Singh Ramoowalia are also absent from the political scene.

Kangra's political landscape is shaped by OBCs, Gaddi voters, and SCs, with significant influence in candidate selection and election results.

Partap Singh Bajwa, the leader of opposition, discusses Congress's advantage in Punjab elections, addressing internal party dynamics, competition with AAP, BJP, and SAD, past achievements, judiciary issues, and key election issues like women's welfare and national security.

Prominent Haryana politician Birender Singh joined the Congress after BJP denied his son a Hisar ticket, leading to their resignation. Singh, along with his son, supported Jai Prakash JP, criticizing PM Modi and predicting his defeat. Singh also indirectly criticized Hooda, strategized campaign support, and highlighted issues with the nomination process and party leadership responsibility.

Former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda vows to implement OPS and regularize temporary employees in Haryana when Congress government formed, benefiting thousands. Campaigning for AAP's Sushil Gupta in Ladwa, Hooda addresses unemployment issues, promises massive recruitment, opposes BJP policies leading to migration. Congress leaders Ashok Arora and Ladwa MLA Mewa Singh support AAP's Sushil Gupta under the India alliance banner.