The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held a high-level preparatory and review meeting in light of the upcoming elections for Urban Local Bodies scheduled for December 21. The meeting was chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP Punjab President Aman Arora. The meeting witnessed the participation of senior leaders, including state and district-level office-bearers, ministers, MLAs, and other key members of the party.
AAP Punjab President Aman Arora highlighted the enthusiastic participation and positive energy displayed during the meeting, emphasizing the party's commitment to transparent and merit-based candidate selection for the 977 wards across 5 municipal corporations and 43 committees, councils and nagar panchayats.
He stated, "Under the guidance of AAP National Convenor Shri Arvind Kejriwal and Organization General Secretary Dr. Sandeep Pathak, we have divided Punjab into 10 zones to ensure a systematic approach to candidate selection. Screening committees comprising MPs, MLAs, and district-level office-bearers have been formed, with a nine-member team in each zone to oversee the process."
Arora noted that for the first time, nearly 350 office-bearers of the party actively participated in the screening process, reflecting the party's dedication to inclusivity and fair representation. He added, "The overwhelming number of applications received from potential candidates showcases the public's trust in AAP’s governance and vision."
Arora mentioned that the party received an average of 12 to 15 applications per ward. He further expressed confidence in the party's performance, citing the transformative work done by the Bhagwant Mann-led government over the past two and a half years.
"People have witnessed the change brought by our government and are ready to support AAP in these elections to ensure continuous development at the local level," he said. AAP aims to field candidates with the highest merit and potential to win the trust of voters.
Arora concluded, "With the enthusiasm and determination seen in today’s meeting, we are confident of a historic victory in these elections, further cementing the trust of the people in the Aam Aadmi Party."