Sanjev Arora Joins Punjab Cabinet as Minister
Sanjev Arora, the newly elected MLA from Ludhiana West, was inducted into the Punjab Cabinet by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The oath was administered by Governor Gulab Chand Kataria at the Raj Bhavan. Arora won the bypoll following the previous MLA's passing, increasing the cabinet's strength to 17.
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Sanjev Arora, the newly elected MLA from Ludhiana West, has joined the Punjab Cabinet as a minister. His induction was marked by an official ceremony at the Raj Bhavan, where Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered the oath of office and secrecy.
The event saw the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, various Cabinet ministers, and several other political leaders. Arora's inclusion raises the total number of members in Mann's Cabinet to 17, including the chief minister.
Arora secured his position in a June 19 by-election, defeating Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu by 10,637 votes. This bypoll came after the unfortunate passing of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi in January.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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