AAP workers celebrate as party declares Bhagwant Mann chief ministerial candidate

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Tribune reporters

Ludhiana, January 18

After Aam Aadmi Party (A) supremo Arvind Kejriwal announced the name of AAP Punjab chief Bhagwant Mann as the party’s CM candidate for the upcoming Assembly elections, party workers and leaders distributed sweets. They danced on the dhol beats in various parts of the city.

The AAP leaders congratulated Bhagwant Mann. AAP candidate from Ludhiana East Daljit Singh Grewal distributed ‘laddu’ at his office after the name of Bhagwant Mann was announced as the party’s CM face. “The party announced the CM face after conducting a voting process. We are happy with the announcement,” he said.

Grewal said Bhagwant Mann was already popular and with the announcement of him as the face of the party’s chief ministerial candidate, the party got more strength. He congratulated the party’s state president and thanked the party supremo for he same.

Doraha/Sahnewal: AAP leaders and supporters at Doraha and Sahnewal felt new blood infused with party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal declaring two-time MP Bhagwant Mann as the CM face for the upcoming Assembly elections in the state.

All speculations about Kejriwal assuming the mantle as a chief campaigner and keeping the Punjabi face bereft of the CM candidature were falsified with his announcing Mann as the chief ministerial candidate. A number of people from surrounding villages, who were disgruntled over the delay in the announcement of the CM face, are said to have been back in the party with doubled vigour.

Party candidate from Payal Manvinder Singh Gyaspura elated over the decision of the party high command expressed that the far-sightedness and acumen of Arvind Kejriwal stands proved. “With Mann as our leader, we will definitely usher in an era of change, which the public is craving for years,” he said.

Hardeep Singh Mundian, party candidate from the Sahnewal constituency, said the party supremo has taken a wise step at the crucial juncture. “His announcement has put an end to all speculations and reinstated confidence in the electorate. Now, we can go to the public with greater confidence," he said.