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Ludhiana West Bypoll Campaigning Ends Ahead of June 19 Vote

Major parties have wrapped up their final rallies in a vote viewed as a barometer of AAP’s popularity

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Overview

  • Campaigning for the Ludhiana West bypoll concluded on June 17 as AAP, Congress, BJP and SAD made last-minute appeals ahead of polling on June 19 and counting on June 23.
  • Four candidates—Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora (AAP), former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu (Congress), Jiwan Gupta (BJP) and Parupkar Singh Ghuman (SAD)—are contesting the seat left vacant by the January death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi.
  • AAP’s final push was led by Manish Sisodia with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann absent due to ill health and included promises to elevate Sanjeev Arora to a cabinet post if elected.
  • Opposition leaders such as Bikram Singh Majithia and Sunil Jakhar criticised AAP for unfulfilled pledges, including the Rs 1,000 monthly women’s allowance and non-implementation of the old pension scheme.
  • Voter concerns focus on persistent civic issues like power outages, water supply and canal cleanliness, with 1.74 lakh electors and 194 polling stations prepared for full live webcasting.