Ludhiana, June 14 -- As the Ludhiana West constituency gears up for the crucial byelection, BJP candidate Jiwan Gupta is banking on the development agenda of the central government. He believes that Punjab, which has suffered "setbacks" in governance and development, urgently needs a double-engine government - with BJP in both the Centre and the state - to bring the economy, infrastructure and industry back on track. Gupta shares his views on the bypoll, his campaign focus and why he believes BJP is the right choice for Punjab's future.

How do you view the importance of the Ludhiana West byelection?

The byelection may not change the ruling party, but it is important politically. It will send a strong message against the Aam Aadmi Party ...