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AAP fields two sitting MPs in Punjab Assembly election candidate list
The Aam Aadmi Party has announced its second slate of candidates for the Punjab Assembly elections, featuring two incumbent Lok Sabha members transitioning to state-level politics. The party has fielded Raj Kumar Chabbewal from Phagwara and Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer from Barnala.
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The Aam Aadmi Party continued its campaign preparations on Monday by releasing its second list of candidates for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections. The announcement marks a significant move as the party has fielded two sitting Lok Sabha MPs who will contest at the state assembly level.
Raj Kumar Chabbewal, the incumbent MP from Phagwara, and Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, who represents Barnala in Parliament, feature prominently in the latest candidate list. Both lawmakers have chosen to shift their political focus to state assembly politics, a strategic move that underscores AAP's ambitions in the state.
The candidate announcements represent the party's phased approach to building its campaign machinery across Punjab's constituencies. With the elections approaching, AAP has been progressively unveiling its full slate of candidates to mobilize party workers and supporters.
The party's decision to field established national-level politicians at the assembly level reflects its efforts to strengthen its organizational presence in key constituencies. Both MPs bring considerable political experience and voter recognition to their respective electoral contests.