AAP supports Sanjeev Arora in Ludhiana West byelection

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is strongly backing its candidate, Sanjeev Arora, in the Ludhiana West byelection after the recent death of legislator Gurpreet Bassi Gogi. AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, are actively campaigning for Arora, presenting a united front. In contrast, the Congress party seems divided. Bharat Bhushan Ashu, who is expected to be their candidate, is not receiving support from significant party leaders. District Congress president Sanjay Talwar and Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring have not publicly endorsed him. Chief Minister Mann has criticized Ashu, highlighting corruption charges against him. While some of Ashu's close supporters defend him online, many senior Congress members remain quiet. Since AAP announced Arora's candidacy, he has been engaging with local officials and voters, strengthening AAP's position. Ashu, still not officially confirmed as the Congress candidate, has started outreach efforts by promoting past projects. However, his support is limited to a small group of loyalists. As AAP ramps up its campaign, the internal divisions may hurt the Congress party's chances in the byelection. Ashu faces a tough challenge without strong backing from his own party.