Cricketer-turned-politician and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh on Sunday hit the campaign trail in Ludhiana, lending his support to party candidate Sanjeev Arora for the upcoming Ludhiana West Assembly byelections.
The roadshow, which commenced from Hotel Onn and concluded at Saggu Chowk, saw Harbhajan Singh and Sanjeev Arora waving to crowds from atop an open vehicle. Addressing the public during the event, Harbhajan described campaigning in Ludhiana as a moment of pride, recalling his cricketing days at the PAU grounds.
"I feel lucky to be here among the warm-hearted people of Ludhiana," Singh said, fondly recalling his cricketing days at the PAU grounds here. The veteran of 103 Tests, 236 ODIs and 28 T20 internationals also mentioned that both he and Arora entered the Rajya Sabha around the same time three years ago, describing it as a shared milestone. He commended Arora for his sustained efforts towards Ludhiana's development.
Lauding Arora's work, Singh said, "Sanjeev Arora has relentlessly pursued development for Ludhiana. I've seen him regularly meeting ministers to push for projects. He is perhaps the only MP who has remained dedicated solely to the cause of his city's development." He also praised Arora for building a strong image as a development-oriented leader.
“A vote for Sanjeev Arora is a vote for Ludhiana’s continued development,” he added.
The Ludhiana West Assembly bypoll is scheduled for June 19, with vote counting on June 23. The seat fell vacant following the death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi in January.
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