The results of by-elections held across four states, including the Ludhiana West Assembly seat in Punjab, are being announced today, June 23rd. These by-elections, held on June 19th, concluded peacefully. The counting of votes began at 8:00 AM.
Ludhiana: Politics in Punjab has heated up once again as the results of the Ludhiana West Assembly by-election are being declared today. The counting of votes commenced at 8:00 AM, and initial trends are beginning to emerge. This high-profile contest is primarily between Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Sanjeev Arora and senior Congress leader Bharat Bhushan Ashu.
The seat fell vacant due to the untimely demise of Aam Aadmi Party MLA Gurpreet Singh Goggi. Goggi's death from a gunshot wound necessitated this by-election. Goggi was a popular leader in Ludhiana West, and it will be interesting to see which party inherits his legacy.
Sanjeev Arora: From Rajya Sabha to Vidhan Sabha
The AAP fielded Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora. Arora has the image of a clean and business-oriented leader, and the party, by fielding him, aims to convey its commitment to development and ethical politics. However, opposition parties have questioned the need to bring in a Rajya Sabha MP to the Vidhan Sabha, while AAP supporters see it as an attempt to carry forward Goggi's political legacy.
Bharat Bhushan Ashu: Congress's Experienced Face
Congress has fielded its veteran leader and state working president, Bharat Bhushan Ashu. Ashu is a well-known figure in Ludhiana's politics and has previously won from this seat and served as a minister. His b political network and extensive public relations give him a b base. However, Congress's recent strategic missteps and weak performance at the state level have made his path slightly more challenging.
BJP and Akali Dal's Presence
While the BJP nominated Jeevan Gupta and the Shiromani Akali Dal fielded Parupkar Singh Ghuman, the contest is primarily considered to be between the AAP and Congress. Both parties ran active campaigns, but voter inclination towards these two national parties appears limited. The vote counting, which began this morning, started with the postal and home ballots.
