Ludhiana: Yuvraj Sidhu, son of Aam Aadmi Party MLA Kulwant Singh Sidhu, and Congress councillor Gaurav Bhatti have won the election for two members of the Finance and Contract Committee (F&CC) of Ludhiana Municipal Corporation.
Meanwhile, Aman Bagga, son of Aam Aadmi Party MLA Madan Lal Bagga, lost the election. In the voting held at Guru Nanak Dev Bhawan, Yuvraj Sidhu received the most votes, followed by Gaurav Bhatti. Aman Bagga came in third, and BJP candidate Ruchi Gulati came in fourth.
Yuvraj Sidhu Secures Top Spot
Initially, seven votes were rejected. Councillors had marked the ballot incorrectly. Mayor Inderjit Kaur cast the first vote. A total of four candidates are contesting for two positions. 94 councillors and six MLAs exercised their franchise.
Two candidates are from the ruling party, the Aam Aadmi Party, while one each is from the Congress and the BJP. Only councillors and MLAs were allowed inside Guru Nanak Dev Bhawan.
Media and councillor representatives were also barred from entering. Mayor Indrajit Kaur was the election officer for the election process. Voting began at 11 a.m. using paper ballots.
‘The Election Process Was Peaceful’: Yuvraj Sidhu
Councilor and candidate Yuvraj Singh Sidhu, son of Aam Aadmi Party MLA Kulwant Singh Sidhu, said the election process was peaceful. Every councilor has the right to cast their vote and can do so anywhere. He added that MLAs will also vote according to the Act. If anyone feels that MLAs’ votes are not valid, they can approach the court again. He added that everyone’s phones have been kept outside for the election.
175 Police Personnel Deployed for Security
DCP Harpal Singh stated that Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma has inspected the security arrangements. 175 police personnel have been deployed, including nine senior officers and SHOs from several police stations. He added that only those approved by the Municipal Corporation are being allowed into the election hall.