New Delhi: Punjab is one of the five states, along with Uttar Pradesh,h where assembly elections are due to be held. All eyes are fixed on the Punjab assembly elections, where the Congress party has stepped up its activity. In the previous assembly elections, the Congress suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). However, the contest is expected to be quite interesting this time around.
Meanwhile, Congress General Secretary and Punjab in-charge Sachin Pilot cast his vote in Jaipur on Friday. After voting, he stated that the party would not project a specific Chief Ministerial face in Punjab. There have been no discussions within the party regarding Captain Amarinder Singh so far.
Hemphasiseded that the party would contest the election unitedly. Drug de-addiction, law and order, and corruption will be the three major issues. Addressing speculation about the return of former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh to the Congress, he said, “I haven’t discussed this with anyone; the party hasn’t held any dialogue on this subject.
BJP Lacks a Base; AAP Has Disintegrated
Punjab in-charge Sachin Pilot made a significant statement, noting that Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi would soon visit the state. He further remarked that the Aam Aadmi Party has completely disintegrated, while the BJP has no support base there.
The Akali Dal, too, is no longer what it used to be. Both the BJP and the Akali Dal are attempting to join forces to regain their footing. He added that everyone is aware that even when the BJP and Akali Dal were in an alliance, they suffered a crushing defeat. No matter how hard they try, the main contest in Punjab will be between the AAP and the Congress.
Election Campaign to Launch Soon
Congress General Secretary Sachin Pilot stated that Punjab is a crucial state, particularly given its status as a border state. Elections are upcoming there. Pilot added that the party has entrusted him with this responsibility; he has met with all state leaders over the past two days, and the formal election campaign will launch soon.
The AAP government had secured a historic majority. However, the government focused solely on protecting its own party leadership while sidelining the people of the state. The issue of drugs is of paramount importance. Now, as the government’s term draws to a close, grand promises are being made.
What Pilot said regarding the local body elections
Speaking on the Rajasthan local body elections, Sachin Pilot stated that these polls are taking place solely because the High Court had reprimanded the government. The government had attempted to delay the elections by citing various excuses. Elections for Gram Panchayats and Pradhan-Pramukhs have not yet been announced.
Currently, elections are being held only for municipalities and municipal councils. It is hoped that people will cast their votes in these elections, especially given that the pace of urban development, which was previously underway,y has stalled.
