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Ludhiana West victory is endorsement of AAP govt's work; we will make Punjab drug free: Sisodia

Ludhiana West victory is endorsement of AAP govt's work; we will make Punjab drug free:  Sisodia

Ludhiana, June 24 (UNI) Following the victory in the Ludhiana West Assembly by-election, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP Punjab In-charge Manish Sisodia led a grand roadshow along with AAP leaders and workers to thank the people for electing the AAP candidate. Sisodia promised that AAP will make Punjab completely drug-free.
Sisodia said, "This victory is a matter of pride for the Aam Aadmi Party and a testament to people's faith in honest politics. The people of Ludhiana West have not only elected Sanjeev Arora but have also rejected the arrogance and hooliganism of traditional political parties. They have endorsed Arvind Kejriwal's vision and the transparent governance of the AAP government. This victory is also a triumph for our mission to bring honesty back into politics."
He praised the unprecedented work done in Punjab over the past three years under the AAP government and assured the people of even faster development in the future. He said, "In 2022, there was a wave in favor of the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab. Yesterday’s victory came like a storm. Now, together, we will work for Punjab’s rocket speed development."
Sisodia reaffirmed the AAP government’s commitment to eradicating drugs from Punjab, providing quality education and healthcare, and improving the economic conditions of farmers. He said, "The resolution to make Punjab drug-free, taken by AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, will be fulfilled. We will make every village and city in Punjab completely drug-free."
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