AMRITSAR, Aug. 19 -- The Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) will announce nearly half of its candidates for the upcoming Punjab assembly election in less than a month, said Tarsem Singh Khalsa, father of jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh on Tuesday.

Speaking over phone, Tarsem said the party had constituted a parliamentary board to shortlist candidates. He said constituency in-charges who fulfil the party's criteria and have demonstrated strong performance at the grassroots level would be considered for party tickets.

He said the party is likely to announce 50 to 60 candidates this month or by September 15.

Tarsem also emphasised the need for Panthic unity, saying that all leaders and organisations should come together on a common platfo...