Sanjeev Arora, the newly elected MLA from Ludhiana Central representing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), will take the oath of office today in Chandigarh. The oath-taking ceremony will be held in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, who will officially administer the oath.
This ceremony comes after the recent bypoll victory following the death of sitting AAP MLA Gurpreet Babbal Gogi.
🗳️ Big Win in Ludhiana Central Bypoll
In the June 19 by-election, Sanjeev Arora defeated veteran Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu by a margin of 10,637 votes, securing a significant win for AAP in a key urban constituency.
Sanjeev Arora is not new to politics. He has previously served as a Rajya Sabha MP and has been an active figure in Punjab’s socio-political landscape.
📸 Met Arvind Kejriwal Before Oath
Ahead of the swearing-in, Sanjeev Arora visited Delhi with his family to meet AAP National Convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. He shared a photograph of the meeting on his social media handle X (formerly Twitter), stating:
“Took blessings from respected Arvind Kejriwal ji. Fully committed to serving the people of Punjab.”
🧾 Background:
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The Ludhiana Central seat fell vacant after the passing of AAP MLA Gurpreet Gogi.
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The by-election was held on June 19, 2025.
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Arora’s victory is being seen as a strong reaffirmation of public faith in AAP’s governance model in Punjab.
💬 Political Reactions:
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CM Bhagwant Mann congratulated Arora and stated:
“The people of Ludhiana have sent a clear message – they stand with honest politics.” -
Party insiders hinted that Sanjeev Arora may soon be inducted into an important Assembly committee, considering his experience and profile.
