Jalandhar/Chandigarh, July 2 The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab dealt a major blow to the Shiromani Akali Dal ahead of Jalandhar west by-poll. The SAD candidate for Jalandhar west Surjit Kaur left her previous party and joined the Aam Aadmi Party along with her entire family and a large group of supporters.

CM Bhagwant Mann Welcomes SAD candidate  Surjit Kaur

AAP Punjab President CM Bhagwant Mann officially inducted Surjit Kaur and her family to the AAP and said that he wholeheartedly welcomes leaders like her to the AAP family. Bhagwant Mann said that Surjit Kaur and her entire family are very religious people who have great empathy for panth, Punjab and Punjabis in their hearts. Her husband Jathedar Pritam Singh also served the people and was also an MC. Surjit Kaur herself is a two time councillor.

Mann emphasized that this family has fought for Punjab and Punjabiyat, even going to jail to protect Punjab’s rights. He stated that the AAP is fortunate to be the first and only choice for those who wish to serve Punjab and Punjabis. Welcoming Surjit Kaur to the ‘Rangla Punjab’ team, Mann expressed disappointment in the miserable state of Akali Dal today, noting it was unfortunate that they announced Surjit Kaur as their candidate but then refused her support. As always, he criticized their tendency to prioritize personal agendas over the interests of the people and Punjab.

welcome SAD candidate  Surjit Kaur to the AAP

AAP leaders also addressed a press conference in Jalandhar on Tuesday to formally welcome Surjit Kaur to the AAP. In this press conference minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, AAP Jalandhar west candidate Mohinder Bhagat and AAP’s Jalandhar Lok Sabha candidate Pawan Kumar Tinu were present.

Everyone is aware of Akali Dal’s condition, it is hopeless, but the Mann government is taking Punjab forward on the path of progress: Pawan Kumar Tinu

SAD Candidate Surjit Kaur’s Joining Boosts AAP in Jalandhar

Addressing the media, Pawan Kumar Tinu highlighted that Surjit Kaur’s decision to join will significantly bolster the AAP’s prospects in the Jalandhar West by-election. He emphasized that her support will consolidate our position for victory. Tinu also acknowledged the dedicated service of Surjit Kaur’s husband, Jathedar Pritam Singh, to the people of Jalandhar and the Panth. He contrasted the current state of the Shiromani Akali Dal, describing it as hopeless, while praising the Aam Aadmi Party government for driving Punjab forward on the path of progress and development.

Surjit Kaur to Receive Respect and Opportunities in AAP: Khuddian

Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian said that Jathedar Pritam Singh ji had served this area religiously, politically and socially, he was also the councillor in the city council and Bibi Surjit Kaur ji is also a two time councillor. The AAP leader said that the Mann government is doing unprecedented work in Punjab, the people and leaders are supporting us. The joining of Surjit Kaur ji and her family to the AAP is a matter of great happiness and encouragement for our party. He said that this family will get deserving respect and responsibility in the AAP organisation as well as the government. He added that the AAP candidate Mohinder Bhagat will win the Jalandhar west seat by a huge margin.

 Surjit Kaur thanked CM Bhagwant Mann

Surjit Kaur thanked CM Bhagwant Mann for welcoming her to the Aam Aadmi Party and emphasized her decision to support Jalandhar West and its people. She mentioned being approached by people seeking her help; however, Sukhbir Badal denied her candidacy and assistance. Consequently, she opted to join a party dedicated to serving the common people, thereby highlighting Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s efforts towards Punjab’s overall development.

“Surjit Kaur’s Support Vital for AAP in Jalandhar West By-Poll: Mohinder Bhagat”

AAP candidate Mohinder Bhagat said that Jathedar Pritam Singh ji was a big Akali leader who had an important place in Akali Dal. Today Bibi Surjit Kaur ji has left Akali Dal and joined the Aam Aadmi Party after seeing CM Bhagwant Mann’s policies and his work. He thanked her and welcomed her to the AAP. He said that her support and experience will help him a great deal in Jalandhar west by-poll.