Jolt for SAD in Tarn Taran as leaders join AAP

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) suffered a major setback in the Tarn Taran Vidhan Sabha constituency on Thursday, as independent councillor Suraj Sharma and former president of the SAD Tarn Taran city unit, Manoj Kumar Timma, along with several other associates, announced their decision to join the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

A formal induction ceremony was held under the leadership of Harmit Singh Sandhu, the newly-appointed Halqa in-charge of AAP. Aman Arora, state president of AAP and a cabinet minister, was the chief guest at the event.

In his address, Aman Arora welcomed the new members and assured them of due respect and recognition within the party. He stated that the inclusion of prominent local leaders had significantly strengthened AAP ahead of the upcoming by-election for the Tarn Taran Assembly seat. Arora also highlighted various welfare schemes initiated by the state government and reiterated its commitment to eradicating the drug menace from society.

Harmit Singh Sandhu assured the gathering that all pending development projects in the area would soon be initiated.

Other key speakers at the event included Sarwan Singh Dhunn, MLA from Khemkaran; Talbir Singh Gill, AAP in-charge for Majitha; and Bhupinder Singh Khera, former president of the Tarn Taran Municipal Council.

With increasing activity by the ruling AAP in the Tarn Taran constituency, the political atmosphere is gaining momentum, as the announcement of the by-election is expected soon. The seat fell vacant following the death of AAP MLA Dr Kashmir Singh Sohal.