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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP leaders maximise public outreach with personal touch
Ludhiana: With only a few days left for the West bypoll, senior leaders of the BJP have urged local leaders to make maximum public appearances. Those who were not coming forward for the campaign are now visible in the city. BJP leaders, who prefer door-to-door campaigns, are visiting different areas one by one. Sources said that recently, Punjab prabhari and former CM of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani also asked leaders to meet residents personally. On Friday, Rupani held a meeting with members of the Marwari community to solicit their votes. The party's national general secretary, Tarun Chugh, visited a few leaders and workers who wanted to contest the bypoll but did not get the ticket. BJP's bypoll candidate Jiwan Gupta is also visiting people and holding small public meetings in markets, parks and religious places. Apart from major temples in the West constituency, the party has made a list of gurdwaras where they are meeting people. BJP candidate Jiwan Gupta hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the biggest supporter of Punjab and Punjabiyat. Gupta said that after Independence, Congress or non-BJP parties have been ruling Punjab for about 60 to 65 years, but no one had shown sensitivity towards the state. Gupta reiterated the commitment of the BJP towards development, brotherhood, nationalism, drug eradication and harmony in Punjab. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP also questions AAP's anti-drug drive
Ludhiana: BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh joined party candidate Jiwan Gupta's campaign for the west bypoll on Sunday, criticising the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's governance in Punjab. Chugh questioned the efficacy of AAP's "Yudh Nasheyan Virudh" drive against drugs, noting that drug problems persist in the state. He expressed confidence in BJP's victory, dismissing other candidates as proxies and stating the real contest would be between BJP and AAP. Chugh emphatically criticised the education system of the state, saying that classrooms lacked basic facilities like blackboards and teachers under the "Shiksha Kranti" initiative. He predicted BJP would form the government in Punjab in 2027, with the upcoming bypoll results indicating public sentiment. Regarding development works, Chugh attributed progress of the city and state to funding by the Centre, claiming AAP's contribution was minimal. He also alleged that AAP's candidate, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, was contesting reluctantly under party pressure. Nomination Filing BJP candidate Jiwan Gupta will file his nomination papers on Monday, the last day for submissions. Supporters will gather at Ferozepur Road near Bharat Nagar Chowk before proceeding to the DC office. Punjab BJP leadership is expected to participate in the nomination process. Gupta's candidature was announced on Saturday. AAP's unfulfilled promises: Chugh - Monthly Rs 1,000 payment to females - Farmer loan waivers - Business sector relief - Job guarantees for households
