High-Stakes Showdown: Ludhiana West Bypoll Unfolds Amidst Tight Security
The Ludhiana West assembly bypoll began with a voter turnout of 8.50% in the initial hours. The seat was left vacant after the death of AAP's Gurpreet Bassi Gogi. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann encouraged participation, emphasizing voter duty. Fourteen candidates are competing, including AAP's Sanjeev Arora.
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The Ludhiana West assembly bypoll witnessed a 8.50% voter turnout in the first two hours, commencing amidst stringent security arrangements at 7 am. The seat was vacated following the death of Gurpreet Bassi Gogi, an AAP MLA. Voter activity will continue until 6 pm.
Fourteen candidates vie for the seat, with 1,75,469 eligible voters. Among them, AAP's Sanjeev Arora, an industrialist, prioritizes social welfare. Congress candidacy rests with Bharat Bhushan Ashu, a former minister, while BJP's Jiwan Gupta and SAD's Parupkar Singh Ghuman join the fray.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and candidates urge high voter turnout to reflect on the region's development. Real-time monitoring via 235 CCTV cameras at polling stations ensures a secure and fair electoral process.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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