In the border belt of Punjab, like the other parts of the state, issues mainly corruption, price rise and unemployment have been highlighted in the run-up to the assembly polls.While mainstream political parties seek vote on the agenda of development, streamlining of governance and eradication of corruption and promising various populous schemes, many rebelcandidates are giving sleepless nights to the official candidates. The Shiromani Akali Dal ‘BJP alliance have five rebels and congress is facing rebels in 16 seats.Three main contenders for power are the SAD-BJP combine, Congress and the PPP, however the key contest is between the congress and the SAD-BJP alliance.