AAP Unveils Candidates for Punjab Lok Sabha Elections

On Tuesday, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) declared the names of four more candidates for the forthcoming Indian general election in Punjab. The candidates are: Pawan Kumar Tinu (Jalandhar), Jagdeep Singh Kaka Brar (Ferozepur), Amansher Singh Kalsi (Gurdaspur), and Ashok Parashar Pappi (Ludhiana).

Aam Aadmi Party Unveils Candidates for Punjab Lok Sabha Elections

Chandigarh, March 15: In a significant move ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday unveiled its final slate of candidates for the 13 parliamentary seats in Punjab. The announcement, made by the party's national general secretary Sandeep Pathak, solidifies the AAP's position as a formidable contender in the electoral battle.

Among the high-profile candidates fielded by the AAP is former MLA Pawan Kumar Tinu, who will be contesting from the Jalandhar reserve constituency. Tinu, a prominent figure in Punjab politics, recently left the Shiromani Akali Dal to join the AAP camp. His defection to the opposition party is seen as a major setback for the ruling SAD-BJP alliance.

Joining Tinu in the fray are three incumbent AAP MLAs: Jagdeep Singh Kaka Brar, Amansher Singh Kalsi, and Ashok Parashar Pappi. Brar, the sitting MLA from Muktsar, will contest from Ferozepur. Kalsi, who represents Batala in the Punjab Assembly, will vie for the Gurdaspur parliamentary seat. Meanwhile, Pappi, the MLA for Ludhiana Central, will contest from the prestigious Ludhiana parliamentary constituency.

With the announcement of these four candidates, the AAP has finalized its presence in all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab. The party, which is part of the opposition INDIA bloc, is independently contesting the parliamentary elections in the state.

The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Punjab have taken on added significance amid growing resentment against the ruling SAD-BJP alliance. The AAP, with its anti-corruption stance and focus on addressing the concerns of the common man, has emerged as a viable alternative for voters.

Polling for the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab will be held in the last phase on June 1. The AAP will be hoping to make a significant dent in the state's political landscape, with its candidates aiming to secure a strong presence in the Indian Parliament.