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Analysis: The Kingmaker Region - Why Doaba Holds Key To Punjab's Politics

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This analysis explores the political significance of the Doaba region in Punjab, historically a key battleground for major political parties. It highlights shifting voter trends and the region's role as a 'kingmaker' in state elections.

Doaba was the pocket borough of the Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP till 2017. In 2012, the SAD-BJP alliance dominated the region, securing a combined 16 seats compared to Congress' six.

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