AMRITSAR, Feb. 19 -- In the Khemkaran assembly segment, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) senior leader and former minister Bikram Singh Majithia on Thursday recommended giving the 2027 assembly ticket to Gauravdeep Singh Valtoha, son of former MLA Virsa Singh Valtoha. In response, the senior Valtoha stated he still has the strength to contest the election himself.

Majithia didn't mince words when he spoke to Valtoha: "Valtoha sahib, I have a recommendation to make. Your knees aren't what they used to be, so I'm backing Gauravdeep for the candidacy instead. It's time for Gauravdeep and the younger generation to get their shot. I respect you both, but it's time for a change."

Addressing Majithia during his speech, Valtoha asked, "Shall we crush ...