Ludhiana, June 19 -- Voting is underway for assembly by-elections in five constituencies across the country on Thursday, including the high-profile Ludhiana West seat in Punjab. Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu, after casting his vote at booth numbers 72-76 at Malwa Senior Secondary School, urged voters to participate actively in the democratic process.

Speaking to ANI, Ashu said, "People are participating in this election process. I appeal to the public to come and cast their vote."

"I have fulfilled my constitutional duty and appeal to the voters to do the same," he added.

The Ludhiana West seat fell vacant following the demise of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi, while the BJP has nominated Jiwan Gupta. The AAP ha...