High-Stakes Showdown: Ludhiana West Bypoll

Polling for the Ludhiana West Assembly bypoll began amid tight security. The seat, left vacant after AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi's death, sees a multi-cornered contest among AAP, Congress, BJP, and SAD. Voting occurs across 194 stations, with results expected on June 23. Fourteen candidates compete for 1,75,469 votes.

In Ludhiana West, the much-anticipated Assembly bypoll kicked off Thursday morning, marked by stringent security measures. Voting commenced at 7 am and will proceed until 6 pm, according to officials.

This bypoll was necessitated by the death of Gurpreet Bassi Gogi, former AAP MLA. The vacant seat has sparked a fierce contest between major political parties—AAP, Congress, BJP, and Shiromani Akali Dal.

With a total of 14 candidates and 1,75,469 voters, the election is being closely monitored through live webcasting at all 194 polling stations, ensuring transparency and secure voting.

(With inputs from agencies.)