Arora has clear blueprint of Ludh's devp: Dr Balbir Singh
Ludhiana: Punjab health minister Dr Balbir Singh held an election meeting in Kitchlu Nagar in support of AAP bypoll candidate, Sanjeev Arora on Saturday.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Balbir Singh described Arora as a visionary and development-oriented leader with a clear blueprint for Ludhiana's progress.
He asserted that Arora's victory would not only benefit Ludhiana (West) but also contribute to the development of the city and state.
Dr Singh said that there was "strong public sentiment" in favour of Arora and credited him for visible development over the last three years. In contrast, he criticised an opponent who, despite having held a ministerial post in the past, failed to deliver results. Soliciting votes in favour of development, Dr Singh elaborated on the state government's initiatives in healthcare, such as the establishment of Aam Aadmi clinics and upgrade of existing health facilities.
The minister lauded Arora for renovation of the Ludhiana civil hospital and said that it had now been upgraded to the level of private healthcare institutions. He said that Rs 12 crore had been spent on the upgrade and further improvements were underway. He also noted the popularity of mohalla clinics across Punjab, with over 3.5 crore patient visits recorded so far.
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