BJP highlights development and accuses rivals during Ludhiana West byelection campaign.
Speaking at a press conference Tuesday, Malik highlighted the BJP's "more work, less talk" approach, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for the party's momentum after winning a historic third term. He described the BJP as India's largest political party and called Gupta—a party veteran of over 30 years — the right choice to deliver "a flood of development works" to Ludhiana West.
Malik pointed to major infrastructure projects, including the construction of an international-standard railway station and a nearly completed airport in Ludhiana, as evidence of the Modi government's vision.
He also cited the development of elevated roads, flyovers, the first IIT in Punjab, AIIMS Bathinda, and a PGI satellite hospital in Ferozepur as key achievements. National initiatives such as free food grains for 800 million people, the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, and the "One Nation, One Tax" policy were also credited to the BJP's record.
Despite the absence of a BJP government in Punjab, Malik argued that the party has consistently approved major works for the state.
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He contrasted this with what he called the "looting" and "unfulfilled promises" of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress, accusing both of misleading Punjabis.
Malik took aim at AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora, questioning his development record as a Rajya Sabha MP and lampooning his campaign promises. He also criticised the practice of appointing leaders "discarded in Delhi" to high-profile posts in Punjab, calling AAP a "Khas Aam Aadmi" (special common man) party rather than a party of the people.
The BJP leader warned of the rise of drug, sand, and liquor mafias in Punjab, alleging chief minister Bhagwant Mann is under pressure from these groups. He also accused Congress of favouring terrorists and claimed the party is being "wiped from the country." Malik concluded by asserting that a BJP victory in Ludhiana West would set the stage for the party to form government in Punjab in 2027.
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