Archive · 28 May 2025
Ludhiana West Bypoll: Congress Campaigns, Accuses AAP
Ludhiana is holding a special election.
The Congress party's candidate is blaming the current government for not doing enough to improve the city, particularly regarding projects like the airport and roads.
The candidate is getting support from other important Congress members when he officially signs up to run.
However, the party's leader held a meeting without the candidate, leading to some concern about whether everyone is working together.
The election is seen as important for the future of politics in the area because of the byelection caused by the passing of an existing MLA.
Bharat Bhushan Ashu, the Congress candidate, criticized the AAP government's development record.
Ashu will file his nomination for the Ludhiana West byelection with support from senior Congress leaders.
Congress party president Warring urged unity among party workers during a meeting.
Ashu was absent from a key party meeting, raising questions about internal unity.
The byelection follows the death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi.
- Who
- Congress and AAP
- What
- Bypoll elections in Ludhiana West
- When
- June 19 (implied)
- Where
- Ludhiana West
- Why
- Following the death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi.
Congress' Stance
AAP's Actions
Development Claims
Congress' Stance
Congress candidate Ashu accuses AAP of failing to deliver on development.
AAP's Actions
AAP has not responded to these accusations.
Project Credit
Congress' Stance
Congress questions AAP's claims of credit for the Halwara Airport and Elevated Ferozepur Road projects, alleging these projects were initiated under Congress.
AAP's Actions
AAP has claimed credit for the airport project.
Party Unity
Congress' Stance
Congress is projecting a united front against AAP.
AAP's Actions
Some workers express concerns about internal rifts due to Ashu's absence in campaign meetings.
- Election Location
- Ludhiana West
- Election Date
- June 19 (implied)
- Congress Candidate
- Bharat Bhushan Ashu
- AAP Candidate
- Sanjeev Arora
- Trigger
- Death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi
- Key Congress Figure
- Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring
Sources
Ludhiana police prepare for sensitive booths and ensure extra security for West constituency byelection.
Key Congress leaders missing from campaign and posters in Ludhiana West bypoll.
Congress candidate challenges Punab government’s achievements in Ludhiana West bypoll.
State party chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring meets Congress workers in Ludhiana to boost unity ahead of byelection, candidate misses roll call.