Political Puzzle in Punjab: BJP Bets on a New Face for Ludhiana

Chandigarh (The Uttam Hindu) – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially declared its candidate for the upcoming Ludhiana by-election. Party sources confirmed on Saturday that Jeevan Gupta has been nominated to contest from the Ludhiana parliamentary constituency.

The decision comes as part of the BJP’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in Punjab, particularly in urban constituencies like Ludhiana, which has long been considered a significant political battleground. Jeevan Gupta, a well-known local figure with strong ties to the community, is expected to bring a focused campaign addressing both development and urban infrastructure challenges.