Industrialist Rajinder Gupta Set for Rajya Sabha: AAP's Strategic Move

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced Rajinder Gupta as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election in Punjab, scheduled for October 24. Gupta, a prominent industrialist, is poised to fill the vacancy created by Sanjeev Arora's departure following his election to the Punjab state assembly.

The decision, made by AAP's political affairs committee, highlights the party's strategic maneuvering in maintaining influence within the state's political framework. Gupta recently resigned from key positions including vice-chairman of the State Economic Policy and Planning Board, which intensified speculation about his nomination for the Rajya Sabha seat.

With an overwhelming majority in the Punjab Assembly, AAP is strategically positioned to secure Gupta's transition to the Upper House. This decision follows party supremo Arvind Kejriwal's earlier announcement for Arora's assignment to the Ludhiana West bypoll, demonstrating AAP's tactical adaptability in Punjab's political landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)