After rejoining BJP, Makhan Singh elected ZP chairperson unopposed

Ward-9 member Makhan Singh Lobana was today elected unopposed as the new chairperson of Ambala Zila Parishad (ZP).

Political journey

- Quit INLD to join BJP in 2019

- Switched to AAP in 2022, contested and won ZP election

- Left AAP in 2024 before Assembly polls

- Rejoined BJP earlier this month

Rajesh Kumar’s exit

- Won ZP election from Ward-1 in 2022 as an Independent

- Later joined BJP, then switched to Congress ahead of Assembly elections

- No-confidence motion passed against him, leading to his removal

He had rejoined the BJP earlier this month, just days after former ZP chairperson Rajesh Kumar was unseated through a no-confidence motion.

Of the 15 ZP members, 14 attended today’s meeting. With only one nomination filed, Makhan Singh was declared elected unanimously.

After his election, Singh thanked the BJP leadership and fellow members. “I am grateful to the party leaders and the ZP members for their support as no other nomination was received and I was elected unopposed. It shows the faith the members have in me and the BJP. I assure all the members that equal grants will be given in all the wards so that developmental works can be resumed. We will focus on improving sanitation conditions, parks, playgrounds and bus queue shelters,” he said.

BJP district chief Mandeep Rana said: “We are confident that working with the spirit of Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas, Makhan Singh Lobana will ensure equal development in all the wards. We are also grateful to the ZP members for supporting the BJP candidate.”

Confirming the election, SDM Ambala City Darshan Kumar said: “Of 15 members, 14 were present. Only one nomination was received, and Makhan Singh was elected unopposed.”