Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Ludhiana West Bypoll Sees 33% Turnout by 1 PM
Ludhiana West in Punjab is holding an election to choose a new representative.
The election started at 7 am and continues until 6 pm.
The bypoll was caused by the passing of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi.
Key parties, like AAP, Congress, BJP, and SAD, are competing.
The state ruling party, AAP, is aiming to retain the seat.
The main opposition, Congress, is also vying to win back the seat they previously held.
The counting of votes will take place on June 23rd.
Ludhiana West bypoll in Punjab saw a 33% turnout by 1 pm.
Voting began at 7 am and will continue until 6 pm.
The bypoll was triggered by the death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi.
Key candidates include Sanjeev Arora (AAP), Bharat Bhushan Ashu (Congress), and Jiwan Gupta (BJP).
Counting of votes will be on June 23rd.
- Who
- AAP, Congress, BJP, SAD, and eligible voters.
- What
- Voting in the Ludhiana West bypoll.
- When
- Started at 7 am and ongoing until 6 pm; 33% turnout by 1 pm.
- Where
- Ludhiana West, Punjab.
- Why
- To elect a new representative following the death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Gogi.
Political Strategies
Opposition
Electoral Stakes and Governance
Political Strategies
AAP is focusing on retaining the seat. The party is alleged by the BJP of placing favoured individuals in key administrative positions, undermining Punjab's autonomy.
Opposition
The Opposition (Congress, BJP, and SAD) are aiming to win the seat and challenging AAP's governance.
- Location
- Ludhiana West
- Bypoll Trigger
- Death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Gogi
- Eligible Voters
- 174,437
- AAP Candidate
- Sanjeev Arora
- Congress Candidate
- Bharat Bhushan Ashu
- BJP Candidate
- Jiwan Gupta
- Turnout
- 33% by 1 pm
Sources
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