BJP Fields Jiwan Gupta as Candidate for Ludhiana West Bypoll; Voting on June 19, Results on June 23

Ravi Singh

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially named Jiwan Gupta as its candidate for the upcoming Ludhiana West bypoll, scheduled for June 19. With only two days remaining to file nomination papers, the party’s announcement comes at a crucial juncture, setting the stage for an intense political battle.

Gupta, a senior and respected leader within the BJP ranks, is being seen as a strategic choice that signals the party’s intent to consolidate its position in Punjab. Party veterans and core committee members welcomed the decision, calling it a moment of recognition and respect for loyal party workers. “By nominating Jiwan Gupta, the BJP has shown immense faith in its seasoned leadership,” said one senior party leader. The move is also being viewed as a morale booster for BJP cadres ahead of the bypoll.

The Election Commission of India has outlined a clear timeline for the by-election. The official notification was issued on May 26, with June 2 being the last date to file nomination papers. Scrutiny will take place on June 3, while June 5 is the deadline for candidates to withdraw from the contest. The counting of votes will be held on June 23, and results will be announced the same day.

The Ludhiana West seat fell vacant following the untimely demise of Gurpreet Bassi Gogi, the sitting MLA from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Gogi’s passing triggered the need for the bypoll, which has now turned into a high-stakes contest between leading political parties in Punjab.

As the countdown begins, all eyes are on how Jiwan Gupta and the BJP plan to shape their campaign in a constituency that has witnessed significant political shifts in recent years. With the nomination process closing soon, the political landscape in Ludhiana West is expected to become even more dynamic in the days to come.