Punjab government says no parole for MP Amritpal Singh

India Nov 27, 2025

Punjab has turned down Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh's request for temporary release from jail, where he's being held under the National Security Act.
Singh wanted to attend the Winter Session of Parliament starting December 1, saying his presence was needed to speak up for the people he represents.

Why does it matter?

With this decision, Khadoor Sahib won't have its elected voice in Parliament during a key session.
The move highlights a tricky balance: keeping national security in check versus letting MPs do their job for the people who voted them in.
The High Court had asked Punjab to decide quickly, but local law-and-order concerns tipped the scales against parole—leaving both Singh and his constituents waiting on the sidelines.