Ludhiana: In support to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates contesting municipal corporation elections in Punjab the Chief Minister Punjab Bhagwant Mann on Thursday held a road show in Ludhiana.
The road show witnessed huge participation of the public who showers flower petals and warmly welcomes the Chief Minister.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Baghwat Mann shared his deep connection with Ludhiana, calling it his “karmabhoomi” (workplace). He reminisced about his early career, which began in the bustling markets of Ludhiana.
“This market is not new to me. I used to frequent these streets when I was starting out. Ludhiana has given me so much love, and now it’s my responsibility to give back to this city,” he said.
He was accompanied by AAP Punjab President Aman Arora, working President Amansher Singh Sharry Kalsi, AAP ministers, Ludhiana MLAs and a large number of AAP office-bearers.
Mann highlighted the importance of municipal corporation polls, and appealed to voters to Press the button with the Jhadoo (broom) symbol wherever you see it on the EVM.
“Earlier, municipal corporations never focused on development. The funds belonged to the people, yet these weren’t utilised for public welfare. Under AAP, every penny will be spent for the betterment of the people.”
The Chief Minister also took a jibe at rival political parties, particularly the Shiromani Akali Dal, stating that “people are hesitant to even shake hands with leaders from those parties for fear of losing their rings”.
“These parties have betrayed the trust of the people for years. It’s time to clean the system with the broom and give Ludhiana the governance it truly deserves,” he said.
“The people of Punjab have the power to decide the future, and this time they will choose integrity over deceit,” he added.
Pertinent to mention, the elections to five Municipal Corporations and 41 Municipal Councils, besides Nagar Panchayats, will be held on December 21. The counting of votes will take place on the same day.