Chandigarh, April 1 -- The political landscape in Ludhiana is heating up ahead of the impending by-election for the Ludhiana West Assembly seat, with top leaders from both Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress mobilizing their forces. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal are set to camp in Ludhiana for three days, signaling the party's aggressive push to retain its influence in Punjab's industrial hub.
At the same time, former Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu, who has emerged as the frontrunner for the Congress ticket, on Monday showcased his strength with a major show of support despite his sour relations with the party MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who is also the state party president.
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