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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
AAP leaders come together in show of strength
TNN Ludhiana: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders put their weight behind party candidate Sanjeev Arora as he filed nomination papers on Friday. The leaders who arrived in the city for the AAP roadshow on Friday included party national convener Arvind Kejriwal , chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann , former Delhi chief minister and leader of opposition in the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Atishi Marlena. The roadshow started from Aarti Chowk, covered Ghumar Mandi area and concluded at Bhai Bala Chowk. AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora shared an open vehicle with Kejriwal, CM Mann, Atishi Marlena and party's Punjab president Aman Arora. Addressing the gathering, Arvind Kejriwal acknowledged the efforts of the supporters who braved the scorching heat to back Sanjeev Arora. He also thanked residents for their historic mandate in 2022, when AAP won 92 out of 117 seats in Punjab. Talking about Ludhiana West, Kejriwal said, "In 2022, you voted against arrogance and anger by electing Gurpreet Gogi Ji as your MLA. While his untimely demise was a great loss, Sanjeev Arora is now here to continue his legacy. Sanjeev Arora needs no introduction; he is a true son of Ludhiana." Lauding Arora's dedication towards Ludhiana, he said, "He is always thinking about Ludhiana's progress and advocating the city's development. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo There could be no better candidate and representative for Ludhiana West." Emphasising the importance of electing an AAP candidate, Kejriwal said, "The government is ours and the work will be done by us. The opposition is only hurling abuses, which is what they will continue to do for the next two years. If you want progress, choose Sanjeev Arora. If you want anger and arrogance, you know where to go." CM Bhagwant Mann reflected on the legacy of late MLA Gurpreet Singh Gogi and projected Arora as a worthy successor. Highlighting the "passion and energy" displayed by the supporters, Mann said, "With the kind of enthusiasm you all have shown, it doesn't matter where our election symbol is placed on the ballot. You will ensure that we are number one." He assured that the party would transform Ludhiana West into a model constituency. AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora highlighted the work done by him and his party, claiming that issues hanging fire for over 50 years had been resolved. He cited the example of grant of property rights to residents of "Lal lakir," an issue which was being flagged for decades. He vowed to transform Ludhiana into a "model city" if elected and said that people from across the country would look up to Ludhiana as an example to emulate. Box 1: Vouching for Sanjeev Arora —In the course of an informal interaction with mediapersons, AAP state president Aman Arora predicted a resounding victory for MP Sanjeev Arora in the bypoll. —Aman Arora commended the party candidate as being widely recognised for his "consistent efforts" in driving holistic development in Ludhiana and surrounding areas. —Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema, who was present at the mini-secretariat during the filing of nomination papers, said that the party would clinch a record victory. —Cabinet minister Dr Ravjot Singh also maintained that the AAP candidate would win the election with a wide margin. Box 2: MP's son files papers too As Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, filed his nomination papers in the presence of senior party leaders, his son Kavya Arora filed nomination papers as covering candidate. Kavya was accompanied by his mother, Sandhya Arora. Dr Sukhchain Kaur Gogi, wife of late MLA Gurpreet Gogi, and her son, Savraj Gogi, were also present on the occasion. Box 5: Seeking divine intervention AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora began his day by visiting religious places in the city. Accompanied by his family members, including his son Kavya Arora, he paid obeisance at Shree Durga Mata Mandir near Jagraon Bridge and Dukh Niwaran Sahib gurdwara. MSID:: 121518663 413 |
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
AAP councillor joins Cong
TNN Ludhiana: AAP councillor from ward 58, Satnam Singh Sunny Master, joined the Congress on Friday. Ward 58 falls in the Ludhiana West assembly segment. He was inducted into the party by former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi , besides Rana Gurjit and Bharat Bhushan Ashu. Senior BJP leader Karan Warring and Paramvir Singh, nephew of late MLA Gurpreet Gogi, also joined the Congress. Earlier, Vikramjit Singh, AAP social media in-charge for Malwa region, also joined the Congress in presence of the party's Punjab in-charge, Bhupesh Baghel and PCC president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. Speaking on the occasion, Sunny Master said that he was completely disillusioned with AAP after seeing it from inside. Describing AAP as a party of "fake revolutionaries," he said that he was deeply disturbed by the way the party leadership was handing over posts and positions, which rightfully belonged to Punjabis, to people from Delhi and other places. Karan Warring said that the switch to Congress was a homecoming of sorts for him as his family had been with the Congress for generations. Calling AAP a party of outsiders, he solicited votes for Ashu. Channi said that for a councillor, leaving the ruling party and joining the opposition was a big step, which showed the extent of people's disillusionment with AAP. He added that "self respecting Punjabis" should come forward and ensure the victory of Congress.
