Ludhiana, June 15 -- Former cabinet minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu, in the Ludhiana West bypoll fray for the Congress, believes that it will be more than a contest as it is set to become a turning point on the political landscape of the state, marking the "beginning of his party's return". He also alleges that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is afraid of his growing influence. "Voters are ready to give the Congress another chance and trust my leadership once again in Ludhiana West," he adds during his brief interaction with HT Excerpts:

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