Vote Counting Begins for Ludhiana West By-Election in Punjab

The counting of votes for the Ludhiana West assembly by-election has started, following the vacancy left by the late AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi. With a voter turnout of 51.33%, the election saw 14 candidates vying for the seat. Key players include Sanjeev Arora from AAP, Bharat Bhushan Ashu from Congress, Jeevan Gupta from BJP, and Paropkar Singh Ghuman from SAD. The counting is taking place at Khalsa Women’s College under strict security measures, and the process will unfold in 14 phases. Stay tuned for updates on the results.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 23, 2025, 08:53 IST

Vote Counting Commences

The counting of votes for the by-election in the Ludhiana West assembly constituency commenced at 8 AM on Monday. This election became necessary following the passing of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi in January, which left the seat vacant.

Voter Turnout and Election Details

The by-election took place on June 19, with a voter turnout of 51.33%. This figure is significantly lower than the 64% recorded during the 2022 assembly elections.

Candidates and Security Measures

A total of 14 candidates are contesting in this by-election. An official mentioned that Khalsa Women’s College has been designated as the counting center, where stringent security measures have been implemented. The counting process will occur in 14 phases.

Main Contestants in the By-Election

The primary competition is among the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). AAP has fielded Sanjeev Arora, a member of the Rajya Sabha and an industrialist from Ludhiana, as their candidate.

Opposition Candidates

On the other hand, the Congress party has chosen former minister and acting president of Punjab Congress, Bharat Bhushan Ashu, as their candidate. The BJP has nominated senior leader Jeevan Gupta, a member of the party's core committee in Punjab, while SAD has put forth Paropkar Singh Ghuman, a lawyer and former president of the Ludhiana Bar Association.