Cong & BJP have teamed up against AAP: Sond
Ludhiana: AAP minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond criticised the BJP and Congress for their "alliance" against AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora in Ludhiana West. "BJP has conceded defeat and is urging voters not to support AAP.
Their fear of Sanjeev Arora's clean image is evident," Sond said. He also slammed the "unethical tactics" of the Congress and BJP, which, he claimed, were aimed at diverting attention from Bharat Bhushan Ashu's "corruption scandals." He urged residents to choose honesty and development by electing Sanjeev Arora.
In a scathing attack on the Congress and Ashu, AAP leader Neel Garg accused them of engaging in "sympathy-driven theatrics."
Garg claimed that Ashu was embroiled in serious corruption charges involving crores and was attempting to manipulate public sentiment instead of focusing on genuine issues.
"People of Ludhiana have outrightly rejected Bharat Bhushan Ashu, as they remember his arrogant behaviour during his tenure as MLA and minister. Even prominent Congress leaders such as Sukhjinder Randhawa, Raja Warring, and Pratap Bajwa have distanced themselves from Ashu and this election.
It is evident that the Congress party, under the control of its Punjab in-charge Bhupesh Baghel, is attempting to script baseless sympathy narratives, as they lack credibility and trust among the people," Garg said.
He alleged that Ashu colluded with a Vigilance SSP, a known associate from his ministerial tenure, to fabricate a summons and gain sympathy. "This gimmick was a desperate attempt to sway voters in Ludhiana West, but the truth has now come to light.
People of Ludhiana see through these antics and are firmly supporting AAP's clean and development-oriented politics," he added.
Alleging desperation in the AAP camp, Garg said, "Unable to match AAP's people-centric governance, Congress is stooping to new lows. Their baseless antics are a clear indication of their panic as they face inevitable defeat."
Calling for an issue-based election, Garg declared, "Bharat Bhushan Ashu and Congress must stop creating fabricated narratives. People of Ludhiana West will give them a befitting response on June 19 by voting for AAP and reaffirming their trust in honest governance and development."
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