Photho Source: Babushahi Bureau
Breaking: Sukhbir Badal announces SAD candidate for Ludhiana West Bypoll
Respected Legal Luminary Gets Unanimous Backing from Party and Local Leadership
Babushahi Bureau
Ludhiana (Punjab), April 17, 2025: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President S. Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday announced Parupkar Singh Ghuman, a prominent lawyer and former President of the Ludhiana Bar Association, as the party’s official candidate for the upcoming Ludhiana (West) Assembly Constituency bye-election.
Ghuman, a respected name in legal circles, has also served as a Member of the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, earning widespread admiration for his professional integrity and commitment to public service.
“S. Parupkar Singh Ghuman has not only excelled in the legal field but has also consistently stood by the Akali Dal in every crucial moment,” said Sukhbir Badal while announcing the candidacy. “His services to the party and the community make him the ideal choice for Ludhiana (West).”To spearhead the election campaign, Badal also announced the formation of a five-member campaign committee, comprising senior leaders:
- Mahesh Inder Singh Grewal
- Heera Singh Gabria
- Harish Rai Dhanda
- S. Pritpal Singh Pali
- Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema, who will serve as the campaign coordinator
The SAD leadership expressed confidence that with Ghuman’s candidature and the backing of an experienced campaign team, the party will connect effectively with the electorate and highlight key issues concerning the constituency.
The Ludhiana (West) bye-election is expected to be closely watched, and Ghuman’s nomination signals the SAD’s intent to field credible, service-driven candidates rooted in the local fabric.