–Punjab AAP President Aman Arora Congratulates New Mayor, Promises Unprecedented Development and Completion of Pending Projects
Bathinda/Chandigarh, February 5:
After securing control over five municipal corporations in Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has now extended its winning streak to Bathinda Municipal Corporation, where AAP councillor Padamjit Mehta has been elected as the new Mayor.
In the mayoral election, Padamjit Mehta secured 33 votes, while the Congress candidate managed only 15 votes. Mehta had recently won the by-election for Ward No. 48 with a margin of approximately 850 votes, further solidifying his support in the city.
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AAP Leadership Celebrates Victory
Following the election, Punjab AAP President Aman Arora addressed a press conference in Bathinda, accompanied by Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian, MLA Rajneesh Dahiya, AAP Co-President Amansher Singh Sherry Kalsi, and party leaders Neel Garg and Shaminder Khinda.
Arora extended his congratulations to the people of Bathinda, local party leaders, and workers for this significant win. He also expressed gratitude to the councillors who supported AAP’s candidate, stating that they prioritized city development over party politics by electing an AAP mayor.
AAP’s Growing Influence in Punjab’s Urban Governance
Arora highlighted AAP’s dominant performance in the recently concluded municipal elections, where the party won over 55% of the seats, while Congress secured only 19%. He emphasized that so far, AAP mayors, presidents, and chairpersons have been elected in 35 places across Punjab, including Patiala, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, and Phagwara. With today’s victory in Bathinda, AAP has further strengthened its hold over Punjab’s urban governance.
Commitment to Development and Progress
Reaffirming AAP’s commitment to the growth and modernization of Bathinda, Arora assured the people that under Mayor Padamjit Mehta’s leadership, the city will witness record-breaking development. He promised that pending projects will be expedited, and a comprehensive plan for new initiatives will be formulated.
“The people of Bathinda have shown their trust in AAP, and we will ensure that this trust is rewarded with unparalleled progress and prosperity for the city,” Arora concluded.
