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Gurugram election aspirants hold meetings, reach out to voters

Congress leader Sukhbir Kataria, meanwhile, said that candidates have been finalised on a number of seats, and would be announced by September 4

Updated on: Sep 2, 2024, 05:42:00 IST
By , Gurugram
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Members of political parties and independents aspiring to get tickets for the upcoming assembly elections in Gurugram held public meetings in the city on Sunday.

Kumudini Daultabad, an independent held a public meeting in Badshahpur village. (HT Photo)
Kumudini Daultabad, an independent held a public meeting in Badshahpur village. (HT Photo)

In Badshapur assembly constituency, Kumudini Daultabad, an independent held a public meeting in Badshahpur village and told voters of the work done by her late husband, Rakesh Daultabad, who was MLA of the constituency from 2019 to 2024.

“The time for elections has come and I am hopeful that I will get the same love and blessings as my Badshahpur family gave to Rakesh Daultabad,” she said. “The problems such as lack of roads, poor drainage and traffic issues in Badshahpur constituency were resolved in the last five years. I promise that I will fulfil my husband’s dreams and continue this path of development. I seek the support of people of Badshahpur and the community to ensure progress of the constituency,” she added.

BJP leader Subash Singhla, who is an aspirant from the Gurugram assembly constituency, held a series of meetings in ward number 18 on Sunday. Singhla said that in the last 15 years, ward 18 has been his karmabhoomi, and he has worked hard to improve the sanitation, waste management, roads and other amenities. “I have worked as a link between the government and the general public,” he said.

GL Sharma, another BJP aspirant in Gurugram, said that he reached out to the people in Sector 15 and adjoining areas, asking them to vote for the BJP. “I asked the people to consider the work done in the last 10 years and vote for BJP,” he said.

Congress leader Sukhbir Kataria, meanwhile, said that candidates have been finalised on a number of seats, and would be announced by September 4.

Kamal Yadav, president, BJP district unit, said that BJP cadre are working hard and mobilising across the district to win the four seats.

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    Abhishek Behl

    Abhishek Behl is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times, Gurugram bureau. With over a decade of experience in journalism, he reports on Gurugram's rapid urban transformation, covering the city's changing infrastructure, governance, and planning landscape. His reporting spans major civic agencies, such as the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Behl has reported on key urban development issues such as RRTS projects, metro expansion, road and highway projects, water supply, drainage, mobility, environmental concerns, land use planning, affordable housing, and the city's real estate sector. He closely tracks policy decisions, infrastructure implementation, and their impact on the city and its residents. He also covers regulatory action against illegal constructions, urban flooding, traffic management, and initiatives aimed at improving civic services and sustainable development. Behl has also written on political developments in south Haryana, focusing on elections and governance. His journalism is driven by fact-based reporting, ground-level coverage, and an understanding of the social and economic dynamics of Gurugram. Apart from work he is a cyclist and a cricketer and a resident of Palam Vihar since 2010.Read More