High Stakes in Ludhiana West: Fierce Competition Intensifies

Campaigning for the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll concluded with major parties, including AAP, Congress, BJP, and SAD, making intense efforts to win voter support. The seat is vacant after the death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi. Polling is on June 19 with results on June 23.

The race for the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll reached its climax as campaigning wrapped up on Tuesday evening. Major parties like AAP, Congress, BJP, and SAD made vigorous attempts to sway voters in Punjab's key industrial constituency.

The election follows the untimely passing of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi, leaving the seat open for a closely contested by-election. The vote will take place on June 19, with results set to be announced on June 23.

The competition has drawn significant political figures, with AAP nominating Rajya Sabha member Sanjeev Arora and Congress backing Bharat Bhushan Ashu. The outcome is seen as a critical test for the ruling AAP party's leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)