BJP Nominates Jeevan Gupta for Ludhiana West By-Election Scheduled for June 19, 2025
The BJP has officially nominated Jeevan Gupta as its candidate for the Ludhiana West by-election scheduled for June 19, 2025. This decision follows intensified campaign efforts in the region, including meetings with party workers. The political landscape is heating up as major parties, including AAP and INC, have also announced their candidates. AAP's Sanjeev Arora and INC's Bharat Bhushan Ashu are among the prominent figures contesting this election, making it a highly anticipated event in Punjab's political scene. Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding story.
| May 31, 2025, 16:42 IST
BJP's Candidate Announcement
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially named Jeevan Gupta as its candidate for the upcoming by-election in Ludhiana West, set for June 19, 2025. This announcement was made through a press release from the party's central election committee. Prior to declaring Gupta as their candidate, the BJP intensified its campaign efforts in Ludhiana West by holding regular meetings with party workers and conducting local mobilization campaigns.
Preparations for the Election
According to reports from a prominent news outlet, senior leaders recently addressed grassroots members at an event, motivating them to prepare for a four-cornered contest.
BJP's Historical Context in Ludhiana West
The BJP has been contesting the Ludhiana West assembly seat since 2012, with candidates like Rajinder Bhandari (2012), Kamal Chaitli (2017), and Bikram Sidhu (2022), yet they have not secured a victory in this constituency. The upcoming by-election has garnered significant political attention, with major parties fielding prominent candidates.
Opposition Candidates
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): The party has nominated Sanjeev Arora, a Rajya Sabha MP and businessman, as their candidate. His candidacy received a boost from a grand roadshow in Ludhiana, featuring AAP's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and other senior leaders.
Indian National Congress (INC): Former MLA and state minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu is contesting from this seat. Ashu previously ran for the Ludhiana West seat in 2012 and 2017 but lost to Goggi in 2022. His nomination has been backed by senior Congress leaders, including Bhupesh Baghel and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD): Advocate Parupkar Singh Ghuman is representing the SAD. Ghuman is focusing on grassroots engagement to revitalize the party's presence in the constituency.